Black Futures Fellowship

Black Futures Fellowship exists to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the CPG food & beverage industry by matching active HBCU students with paid internships and job opportunities at CPG food & beverage companies.

The Fellowship application is open now through October 31, 2023.

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Program Overview

In 2023, Black Futures Fellowship aims to match 50 HBCU students with paid internships for Spring / Summer 2024 in CPG food & beverage companies. Matchmaking will take place virtually and run Oct 1 - Dec 31

In February 2024, matched Fellows will be invited to Atlanta, GA for a 2-day “bootcamp” to support preparing them for their internships (professional development and networking).

"Black and brown people are underrepresented in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) food and beverage workforce, and we feel it is both our opportunity and responsibility to help open doors for Black students interested in exploring CPG career paths."

Denise Woodard
Founder & CEO, Partake

About Black Futures Fellowship

Founded in 2020 by Denise Woodard, Black Futures Fellowship is a 501c3 that connects active HBCU students with leaders and opportunities in the CPG food & beverage industry.

Formerly Black Futures in Food & Beverage, Black Futures Fellowship exists to increase Black representation in the CPG industry by offering education and access to HBCU students interested in CPG careers.

Programming Pillars

Oct 31 - Dec 31, 2023

Internship Matchmaking

 Feb 2024

Bootcamp

 Jan 1 - Aug 1, 2024

Digital Community

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Currently, I am a graduating senior at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). I will be graduating this April with a degree in Food Science and Agribusiness, Summa Cum Laude and headed to graduate school for a Masters in Agricultural Economics.

Kayla Braggs 2021 Fellow

Since finishing the BFFB program, I’ve completed my Bachelors degree from NC A&T State University and started a career in Master Data Management at a Grocer Headquarters.

Taniiya Murphy 2021 Fellow

Since finishing the BFFB program in November, I have thrived as a budding professional in the food and beverage industry. I have been offered various internships and a couple of full-time positions from companies in the consumer-packaged goods industry. I utilized the knowledge and skills that I learned in the fellowship program to secure these roles. I hope to take one after graduating this spring.

Rae’gan Burton 2021 Fellow