HBCU Students Showcase Tech Talent at BLACK ENTERPRISE’s 9th Annual BE Smart Hackathon in Charlotte | PR Newswire [Video]

Hosted by American Airlines, the Nov. 14-17 coding competition gathers the largest pool of HBCU students to become tech industry leaders

, /PRNewswire/ — BLACK ENTERPRISE, the leading Black-owned digital media brand dedicated to providing business, finance, and wealth-building resources for African Americans, is proud to announce the return of the 9th Annual BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines. To be held Nov. 14–17, 2024, at the Charlotte City Center Marriott, the event provides a platform for computer engineering and computer science students from scores of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who, for the first time, will engage in the competition in Charlotte, North Carolina—one of the nation’s HBCU hubs.

The Hackathon allows participating HBCU students to gain the necessary skills to become influential leaders in the dynamic world of technology. It also serves as a one-stop recruitment hub for top corporations seeking to offer internship and job opportunities to emerging tech talent. Themed “All …