Georgia Power and Atlanta Hawks expand HBCU Pathways program for fourth consecutive year
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) and the Atlanta Hawks are expanding the HBCU Pathways program for a fourth consecutive year to provide paid, 10-week internships and career pathways for HBCU students in Georgia.
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Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) and the Atlanta Hawks are expanding the HBCU Pathways program for a fourth consecutive year to provide paid, 10-week internships and career pathways for HBCU students in Georgia. Since 2023 the program has supported 21 students; the 2025 cohort offers 8 internship spots across departments including Brand Communications, Digital Marketing, Sales, Event Operations and Analytics. The application window closes Jan. 16, 2026. Georgia Power has donated $5.5 million+ to HBCU initiatives; Southern Company's broader commitment totals $50 million.
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- Supported 21 students since 2023
- 8 paid internships available for 2025 cohort
- Application deadline: Jan. 16, 2026
- Georgia Power donated $5.5M+ to HBCU initiatives
- Southern Company committed $50M nationwide
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Key Figures
- Students supported
- 21 students
- HBCU Pathways program since launch in 2023
- Internship duration
- 10 weeks
- Length of HBCU Pathways paid internship
- 2025 cohort spots
- 8 internships
- Available positions in 2025 HBCU Pathways cohort
- Application deadline
- Jan. 16, 2026
- Closing date for 2025 HBCU Pathways cohort applications
- HBCU donations
- $5.5 million
- Georgia Power Foundation support to HBCU initiatives in Georgia since 1986
- Southern HBCU investment
- $50 million
- Southern Company’s broader multi-year investment in HBCUs nationwide
- Customer base
- 2.8 million customers
- Georgia Power customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties
- Program history
- 4th consecutive year
- Duration of Georgia Power–Atlanta Hawks HBCU Pathways partnership
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Partnership continues to empower HBCU students with paid internships and career opportunities; application window closes Jan. 16
Since its launch in 2023, the HBCU Pathways program has supported 21 students, with several alumni securing full-time roles in sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors following their internships.
"At Georgia Power, caring for our communities is at the heart of everything we do. The collaboration between Georgia Power, the Atlanta Hawks, and our HBCU partners allows us to extend that commitment by creating opportunities for HBCU students to gain real-world experience and build lasting careers," said Jonathan King, director of workforce development at Georgia Power. "Together, we're giving young leaders the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to thrive, while strengthening the communities we all call home."
The HBCU Pathways Program is a 10-week paid internship with the Atlanta Hawks designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in sports, entertainment, and business. The program offers hands-on experience and professional development opportunities. For the 2025 cohort, there are eight internship spots available in various departments including Brand Communications, Global Partnership – Activations, Retail, Digital Marketing, Global Partnership – Sales, CPS Ticket Sales, Event Operations and Hawks IQ (Analytics). The application window closes on Jan. 16, 2026.
"At the Atlanta Hawks, we believe our greatest impact comes from investing in people," said Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena's Executive Vice President & Chief People, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer Camye Mackey. "As a proud HBCU graduate, I am honored for our organization to partner with Georgia Power to provide HBCU students with real-world experience, mentorship, and a foundation for long-term success. Together, we are cultivating the next generation of leaders who will continue to strengthen our industries and transform our communities."
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has a longstanding commitment to supporting HBCUs. Since the creation of the Georgia Power Foundation in 1986, the company has donated more than
To apply for the program, visit www.nba.com/hawks/hbcu-pathways.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of
About Atlanta Hawks
Committed to entertaining and uniting the city of
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