DevCon 2026 - Zone 2 Schools (Freshman and Sophomore ...

Overview Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased to announce Zone 2 of our annual DevCon Career Readiness and Professional Development Conference. DevCon strategically expands TMCF's ability to identify, cultivate, and advance high-potential HBCU talent. Anchored in an Early Talent (freshman and sophomore) model, DevCon operates as a leadership incubator designed to equip students with foundational business acumen and professional competencies through leadership development, career readiness workshops, and targeted technology upskilling-while simultaneously delivering a high-quality, employer-ready talent pipeline for corporate partners committed to strengthening their early talent strategy. DevCon's regional approach provides TMCF an opportunity to deepen institutional partnerships through cooperative regional marketing efforts aimed at growing enrollments and student outcomes. DevCon 2026 for Zone 2 schools will take place in Houston, TX, July 8 - 12, 2026. Deadline to apply is April 3, 2026 by 11:59PMNote: No Essay or Transcripts Are Required to Submit Your Application.ResponsibilitiesProgram Objectives: Scale TMCF talent identification services while maximizing talent programming Create a pathway for students to participate in leadership and career development opportunities Advance talent pipelines by designing programming that removes exclusionary eligibility requirements Program Benefits: Participate in the DevCon professional development conference in Houston, TX, July 8-12, 2026 (Travel, Lodging, and Onsite Meals covered by TMCF) Curated professional development such as interactive workshops, panel discussions, mock interviews, resume writing tips, and networking with c-suite executives. Access to online training and professional development portal Opportunity to receive TMCF Leadership Development Certification Develop as a leader for corporate success Eligible for TMCF scholarship opportunities and other TMCF programs QualificationsMust be enrolled in one of the following HBCUs as a Freshman or Sophomore for the 2025-2026 academic year (2028 or 2029 graduates) at the time of the conference: Alabama A&M University Alabama State University Albany State University Alcorn State University Central State University Chicago State University Clark Atlanta University Dillard University Fisk University Florida A&M University Fort Valley State University Grambling State University Harris- Stowe State University Jackson State University Kentucky State University Langston University Mississippi Valley State University Morehouse College Paul Quin College Prairie View A&M University Savannah State University South Carolina State University Southern University A&M College Southern University A&M College - New Orelans Spelman College Talladega College Tennessee State University Texas College Texas Southern University Tuskegee University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Wiley College Xavier University of Louisiana Participants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the conferenceMaintain good academic standingNo disciplinary infractions on academic recordMust display leadership potential

Created: 2026-03-04