Black Male Teachers College

Black male 7th-8th graders who have not considered becoming a teacher but are willing to learn more should apply to participate in the program. The Black Male Teachers College will be held virtually and on the campus of Bowie State University to provide students with an opportunity to experience college life. The program will also provide young men with knowledge and experiences to understand what it is like to be a Black male college student, education major, and teacher. The students will be mentored by Black college professors, college students, and Black male teachers and leaders. The students will also get the opportunity to meet, interact, and network with other Black male students and Black male teachers and leaders throughout the state of Maryland and around the country.

During the school year, Black male 7th-8th graders will participate in workshops, programs, activities, and field trips in and out of state. Most of the workshops and activities will take place from 9 am to 10:30 am on Saturdays. A small number of special programs or activities will be held in the evenings during the weekday. The BMTC will consist of in-person and virtual sessions, and there will be opportunities to engage on campus and participate in field trips.

The workshops, programs, and activities will focus on strategies to help 7th-8th graders succeed. We will also explore what it means to be Black, a man, and a male teacher, explore and examine Black history and culture, college preparation (e.g., finding scholarships, applying for college and financial aid), career preparation (e.g., creating/refining resumes and cover letters), financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. There will be free giveaways provided to the student participants.

2024 Schedule

Most of the workshops and activities will take place from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET. Please be mindful that scheduled topics and assignments are subject to change.

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