College-Based Program
To prepare college students for a professional career through engagement, mentoring, personal development, exposure to the work place through internships, scholarships through our scholarship program and public speaking/presentation skills through case competitions. These initiatives also aim at identifying and nurturing exceptional leaders in higher institutions. LEARN MORE
2022 NABA Greater Hartford Annual Scholarship Contest ***CLOSED***
Through the generous contributions of individuals, corporate sponsors, and organizations that share NABA’s vision, NABA GHC Scholarship Committee has approved up to $10,000 in scholarships to be awarded to various candidates majoring in business at one of Southern and Western New England’s two or four year Colleges or Universities. These scholarship awards are open to both undergraduate and graduate candidates. The awarded must be, at the time of the award, a full-time student in good standing.
The Scholarship Contest for 2022 is now closed. Please check back next year.
Corporate Partners
Partnership packages with NABA Greater Hartford gives you access to our members in the area with opportunities for business development, recruiting, employee networking and diversity development. Packages are developed to meet your goals through interactive discussions with chapter leadership. LEARN MORE
Career Development
NABA is an organization dedicated to improving the financial education among African Americans in the Greater Hartford communities, by providing basic financial tools that allow individuals to establish realistic goals and reach them. Our annual NABA National Convention provides a forum for joining NABA's membership with the corporate community, academicians, and other individuals interested in promoting the goals and objectives of NABA. We are also expanding our outreach through the following:
- Financial Literacy Awareness
- College Bound Program
- Financial Seminars
- Personal Development Seminars
- Technical Seminars & Workshops
- Social/Networking Events
- Job Search Assistance
- Leadership (Non-Profit Board & Mentorship)
- VITA Program
- Volunteer Opportunities
For more information, please email Regina Freeman at NABAGHC@gmail.com.
Accounting Careers Awareness Program (ACAP)
ACAP is a separate program developed by and operating under the NABA banner. ACAP is a one week residency program for high school students hosted. There is no charge to students due to the generosity of our corporate partners and member volunteer organizers. This one week program provides a tremendous benefit to local high school students interested in business careers of any type and includes full days of activity at technical sessions, on corporate visits, at personal development sessions and through evening networking and social experiences. For more information on the NABA Greater Hartford ACAP Program, please email Regina Freeman at NABAGHC@gmail.com.
Community Service
Holding true to NABA's motto of "Lifting As We Climb," community service is a vital component of NABA Greater Hartford's success. Our chapter's objective is: (1) to provide outreach to the community through grassroots efforts and partnering with other community based organizations; (2) to increase attendance and membership participation by both professionals and students at community service events; and (3) to work with NABA sponsors to assist in providing volunteer opportunities for members. Our current volunteer opportunities include:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
NABA volunteers annually coordinate with the IRS to provide Income Tax preparation assistance to local community members of need. NABA set’s criteria to assist those with incomes below $50,000 who may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit but are not aware of the credit. NABA’s volunteers hold weekend sessions from February to April at area libraries to support the local communities. NABA Greater Hartford volunteers typically prepares returns at no charge. Tax assistance is offered at numerous sites in Hartford and surrounding areas during tax filing season (generally February 1 through the middle of April). Training begins within the first two weeks of January.
Community Service
Join NABA each year as we volunteer with local organizations in the Greater Hartford area.
For more information, please email Regina Freeman at NABAGHC@gmail.com.
Career Opportunities
NABA Greater Hartford posts job opportunities to our members by direct e-mail. Postings are contributed by our corporate partners or by our members who hear of available listings at their employers. NABA membership is a premier method to learn of organizations focused on minority individuals. In addition, chapter members have access to regional and national job postings through the parent organization. Visit our Jobs Board.