Careers & Opportunities

Empower & Employ

Lead where you live. Grow where you're rooted.

At BLAC, we help young Black and underrepresented professionals (typically ages 18–28) launch their careers, land internships, and build businesses—right in their communities. We connect you with trusted employers in law, finance, mental health, local government, tech and more—sectors built for growth, equity, and long-term success.

Why Stay Local?

Choosing to lead and work in your own community creates:

  • Economic power that stays and circulates locally

  • Cultural pride and representation where it matters most

  • Lasting impact through mentorship, reinvestment, and visibility

This isn’t just about getting a job. It’s about building your future and your neighborhood.care about your success—they’re invested in you.

What You’ll Gain:

  • Expert resume + interview prep

  • Full leadership + cultural identity training

  • 1-on-1 coaching to find your purpose and path

  • Internships & jobs with values-aligned companies

  • Entrepreneurship support if you’re ready to build your own

Our Career Sectors

We place talent in high-growth, purpose-driven industries:

  • Finance – banks, credit unions, and fintech

  • Mental Health – counseling centers, clinics, and advocacy orgs

  • Local Government – city offices, policy, and public programs

  • Technology – startups, innovation hubs, and digital services

  • Healthcare – Clinics, wellness orgs, and community health workers

  • Legal – Law firms, legal aid, and civic justice initiatives

How It Works:

  1. Apply Online

  2. Career Intake Call

  3. Build Your Toolkit – Resume, mock interviews, leadership training

  4. Get Placed – Job, internship, or business support

  5. Stay Connected – Mentorship, events, and coaching

Who is BLAC Careers For?

Students, grads, and early-career professionals (18–28)

Job seekers ready for leadership, growth, and impact

Entrepreneurs looking for guidance and resources

Individuals committed to community and cultural pride

Those seeking mentorship, internships, or job placement

Eligibility:

  • Must be 18–28 years old or emerging professionals

  • Community Ties: Must identify as Black or underrepresented and have a commitment to uplifting their community

  • Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required (college or vocational training is a plus)

  • Availability: Must be able to commit to full pre-placement training (leadership, resume, and mock interviews)

  • Work Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

  • Communication: Must have a professional email address and access to phone/internet

  • Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn, be coached, and show up with consistency and accountability

  • Leadership Potential: Demonstrated passion for community involvement, advocacy, or leadership (school, work, or life experience)

  • Application Completion: Submit a completed application with a brief personal statement

  • Respect & Conduct: Commitment to uphold BLAC values of professionalism, cultural pride, and mutual respect

How to Get Started:

  1. Complete the Career Interest Form → [Get Started]

  2. Schedule your 1-on-1 Career Intake Call

  3. Get Matched with job, internship, or business opportunities

13 cents

Black households hold just 13 cents of wealth for every dollar held by white households—a 10x gap that hasn’t improved in over 50 years. (Brookings Institute, 2020)

Why This Matters

3.5%

Only 3.5% of executive and senior leadership roles in the U.S. are held by Black professionals, despite making up over 13% of the population. (EEOC, 2023)

drop outs

Black college graduates have a higher unemployment rate (7.3%) than white high school dropouts (5.5%). (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2022)

We partner with employers, firms, and agencies that believe in hiring locally and building lasting equity.

Apply now as a business partner and let’s build a stronger, more equitable future—together.