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The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. With more than 600 chapters and more than 24,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."

The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a not-for-profit educational and service organization that empowers women to succeed and advance in the field of engineering, and to be recognized for their life-changing contributions as engineers and leaders. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career for women through an exciting array of training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships, and outreach and advocacy activities.

ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America) was the first national Latino professional association in the United States, established in Los Angeles in 1972. Throughout our 49-year history, we have experienced steady growth and demonstrated consistent value. ALPFA continues to build upon its proud legacy ALPFA strengthens the fabric of America. As we grow in impact, everyone wins. We bridge America’s Latinos and the business community. We open doorways for Latinos to gain access to guidance, networks, careers, and capital, while simultaneously creating the pipeline of leaders that our economy demands. America immediately shifts onto stronger fiscal footing: an investment or a strategic partnership with ALPFA is a much-needed commitment to a brighter future for Latinos and more prosperous future for America. With high impact programs, national brand, and new strategy, we are positioned for transformational growth in four areas over the next three years: 1. Empowering career-ready college students: we work with the country’s leading employers to place thousands of Latino college students in game-changing professional internship and employment opportunities. 2. Developing the next generation of Latino professionals: expand our membership base and scale a proven model of supporting mid-career Latinos via mentors, networks, and leadership development opportunities. 3. Catalyzing the growth of Latino entrepreneurs: provide our network of 15,000 Latino entrepreneurs with access to mentoring, peer networks, and leadership development, and significant business opportunities with more than 200 Fortune 1000 partner companies. 4. Implementing an innovative partnership paradigm: A nonprofit “Fund of Funds” – ALPFA invests in strategic partnerships with other leading organizations, connecting Latino professionals with the best leadership development opportunities available. ► Contact us today: social@national.alpfa.org or 855-MYALPFA / 855-692-5732 Ext 707