Hampton Roads Middle School Boys to Head to HU this Summer for Hands-On Classes
|
Posted By: Hija Chang on April 29, 2016 Hampton University Becomes One of 12 University Partners of the Verizon Minority Male Makers Program Hampton, Va. – Minority boys from middle schools across Hampton Roads will have the opportunity to learn technology skills this summer at Hampton University as part of the Verizon Minority Male Makers Program. Hampton University is one of 12 institutions to offer the Verizon Minority Male Makers Program, which launched in 2015 at four leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the country. “We are very pleased to be partnering with Verizon on the Verizon Minority Male Maker Program directed by Hampton University," said HU President Dr. William R. Harvey. "Through this program we will offer these promising young students from the Hampton Roads area, hands-on-learning experiences with advanced technology and long-term mentoring. This investment by Verizon will impact Hampton University, our partner schools in this community and the student participants for years to come." The first-of-its-kind, two-year program exposes young male African American and Latino students to technology, including coding and 3D printing, and provides valuable science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and entrepreneurship skills. The program also pairs the young men with mentors for continued learning and support throughout the school year. The Verizon Minority Male Makers program is designed to open the eyes of young male students to the many future career opportunities these skills create. Over the summer students will participate in technology workshops on campus, 4-5 days per week, for approximately four weeks, taught by university professors. Students will also meet with mentors throughout the school year. Verizon executives, Kwame Trotman, Vice President, Customer Service; Tony Lewis, Verizon’s Mid-Atlantic Region Vice President and Karen Campbell, Vice-President State Government Affairs visited HU and spoke with professors and students about this important program. For more information about the Verizon Minority Male Makers Program – Directed by Hampton University, contact Dr. Otsebele Nare, Program Director, at otsebele.nare@hamptonu.edu or 757-727-5818. Source: http://news.hamptonu.edu/release/Hampton-R... If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Hija Chang
Management, See Moss Interactive Central State University class of 2021 Member Since January 2011 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest News
 |
Launch Your Tech Career with Buildertrend: Explore 3 Engineering Internship OpportunitiesStudents looking to turn their classroom knowledge into real-world technology experience have an opportunity to build their skills this summer with Buildertrend, a leading construction management soft ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 48 Views • September 15th, 2026 |
 |
Florida A&M University Students Take Center Stage at The College Tour Red-Carpet PremiereFlorida A&M University students took center stage Friday evening as the university rolled out the red carpet at Lee Hall Auditorium to celebrate the premiere of its episode of “The College Tour,” show ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 54 Views • September 15th, 2026 |
 |
The 16th Annual Rice Awards Nominates Singer-Songwriter James ArtissenThe 16th Annual Rice Awards Nominates Singer/Songwriter James Artissen in the Entertainment & Lifestyle category for his influence in the community.
Voting is available until September 21st.
h ...more
Lenell Johnson • 95 Views • September 13th, 2026 |
Popular News
 |
North Carolina HBCU Unity DayShaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 116,110 Views • August 8th, 2016 |
