Tampa Bay’s 9th Annual HBCU College Fair

Shorecrest Preparatory School and the Suncoast Chapter Teens of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will host the ninth annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair from 1pm-4pm on Saturday, April 5 at Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Petersburg.

This free community event will feature college recruiters and alumni representing HBCUs including Albany State University, Allen University, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Florida Memorial University, Howard University, Livingstone College, Morehouse College, North Carolina A & T State University, and Spelman College.

“Support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities is part of Jack and Jill’s national program thrust which aims to help students explore a variety of higher learning opportunities and increase cultural awareness,” says Jack and Jill of America Co-Chair Elayne McKinney.

In addition to meeting with college representatives, attendees will also have the opportunity to attend sessions led by the College Counseling Office at Shorecrest on topics including financial aid, essay and resume writing, Common Black College Application, as well as a panel discussion with HBCU alumni. The event also features special guest Tim Fields, college admissions leader and co-author of the best-selling book, “The Black Families Guide to College Admissions: A Conversation about Education, Parenting, and Race.”

The event is hosted at Shorecrest Preparatory School, a premier college preparatory school in the Tampa Bay Area. “Preparation for college and supporting students and families through the college search process are core parts of our mission,” says Shorecrest Head of School Nancy Spencer. “We are honored to continue this tradition of partnering with Jack and Jill to bring college resources and HBCU representatives to the greater Tampa Bay Area community.”

Shorecrest Preparatory School is located at 5101 1st St. NE in St. Petersburg. The HBCU College Fair will be held in the Athletic Center. Below is the schedule of events for Saturday, April 5:

12:30pm – Registration opens (Lobby of Shorecrest Athletic Center)

1pm Gibbs High School Band Performance and Welcome

1:30-4pm College Fair (Rec Gym in Shorecrest Athletic Center)

1:30-3pm “How to Create Your College Journey,” mini-breakout sessions
(Topics: Financial Aid, Essay & Resume Writing, Common Black College Application, Community & Co-Curricular Service, Academics)

3-4pm Panel discussion & workshops
“Path to Future Success: The HBCU Fair Experience”

Admission to the HBCU College Fair is free and open to the public. Registration is available online at https://tinyurl.com/HBCUfair25