By Talladega College Newsroom,
Members from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Birmingham Office met with Dr. Lisa Long, Acting President of Talladega College, and members of her executive cabinet, to discuss a potential partnership through the Bureau’s Beacon Project.
The Beacon Project is a national, community engagement initiative designed to significantly enhance relationships between minority-serving institutions and the FBI. The Project’s strategy is aligned to emphasize recruitment efforts at minority-serving institutions with a commitment from senior-level FBI leadership.
“At Talladega College, we aspire to develop leaders and trailblazers who will continue the legacies of our founders,” said Dr. Long. “The Beacon Project will afford our students the opportunity to enhance their career choices and outcomes.
The purpose of the meeting was to initiate dialogue between Talladega College leaders and the FBI executives to create a partnership of mutual interest, build trust, and facilitate diversity through various employment pathways.
According to Sherissa Gaitor, director of Career Pathways, the Project will expose students to possibilities that they would have never imagined.
