ABOUT EICOP
The Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is a non-profit educational arts workforce development organization, dedicated to educating, training, and recruiting the best and brightest student leaders from our nation’s Historically Black Colleges, Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions for careers across all aspects of the entertainment, music, sports, gaming and tech industries.
EICOP’s HBCU IN LA®, HBCU IN NY®, and HBCU IN ATL® are innovative pipeline development programs designed to provide access and opportunity to underrepresented students of color. EICOP is committed to playing a critical role in building a pipeline of talent ready-for-hire in today’s global creative workforce.
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The HBCU IN LA®, HBCU IN NY®, and HBCU IN ATL® Internship Programs provide a select group of student leaders the opportunity to participate in a paid 8-10-week immersive internship.
We are looking for the best and brightest diverse student leaders to participate in this historic program. It is for both undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs and other predominantly minority-serving institutions.
This highly competitive program is open to students of all majors with a genuine interest and passion to pursue a career in the Entertainment, Media, Sports, Music, E-Sports, Communication, and Technology industry.
Students accepted into the program will be working behind the scenes with major studios, networks, agencies, record labels, production companies, and other leading industry organizations.
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Want to spend a week with your favorite MiLB team? ⚾
The HBCU IN MLB & HBCU IN MiLB Experienceship is offering HBCU Freshmen (rising Sophomores) an all-expenses-paid, one-week immersive experience inside professional baseball.
Go behind the scenes.
Learn the business of baseball.
Build relationships.
See what’s possible for your future in sports.
We are placing students with MiLB clubs in:
📍 Birmingham, AL
📍 Montgomery, AL
📍 Augusta, GA
📍 Lawrenceville, GA
📍 Norfolk, VA
📍 Bowie, MD
📍 Kannapolis, NC
📍 Nashville, TN
📍 Little Rock, AR
📍 Frisco, TX
📍 Grand Rapids, MI
📍 Rochester, NY
📍 Worcester, MA
📍 Hartford, CT
📍 Ontario, CA
If you’re from one of these cities (or will be based there in June) this opportunity is for you.
🔗 Apply now: https://eicop.org/experienceship/
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#MiLB #MLB #HBCU #Experienceship #CareerDevelopment
This Black History Month, we are celebrating history in the making, and Naomi Osaka is part of that story.
As a Haitian Japanese athlete, Naomi has redefined what global representation looks like in sports. From becoming the first Asian player to reach world No. 1 in women’s singles to using her platform to advocate for justice and mental health, her impact extends far beyond the court. A four time Grand Slam champion and one of the most dominant players of her generation, she continues to show that excellence and authenticity can exist side by side.
Naomi made history as the first Japanese player to win a major singles title and later as the first tennis player to light the Olympic cauldron at the Tokyo Games. Her powerful style of play changed the game, while her openness about identity, wellness, and social responsibility changed the culture around it.
During her US Open championship run, Naomi honored Black lives on one of the world’s biggest stages, transforming each match into a moment of remembrance and resistance. In doing so, she reminded us that being an athlete also means having the courage to stand firmly in your values.
This is what history in the making looks like. A Haitian Japanese icon whose influence continues to break barriers, expand representation, and redefine leadership in sports and beyond.
At EICOP, we see this same potential every day. Students learning to lead with purpose, amplify their voices, and build futures rooted in both excellence and impact.
Because Black history is not just something we remember. It is something we continue to create.
#SupportHBCUFutures #BlackHistoryMonth #HistoryInTheMaking #NaomiOsaka #RepresentationMatters
This Black History Month, we are celebrating history in the making, and @cocojones is part of that story.
From lighting up our screens as a breakout star in Let It Shine to commanding some of the biggest stages in music and culture, Coco represents a generation of Black artists who refused to be defined by a single moment. Her journey is one of evolution, resilience, and purpose.
A Grammy Award winner, BET Award recipient, and NAACP Image Award winner, Coco’s return to music reshaped her career. Her platinum-certified hit “ICU” earned Best R&B Performance at the 66th Grammy Awards, alongside multiple nominations including Best New Artist. On screen, her portrayal of Hilary Banks in @belairpeacock showed her range, depth, and staying power as an actress.
This year, performing the Black National Anthem at the Super Bowl, Coco stood at the intersection of culture, legacy, and excellence. Not just reflecting history, but contributing to it in real time.
This is what history in the making looks like. Black talent growing, evolving, and stepping into moments that once felt out of reach, while creating paths for what comes next.
We see this same trajectory every day. Students preparing, refining their craft, and positioning themselves to become the next artists, executives, and leaders shaping entertainment and culture.
Because the next chapter of Black history is being written now. And today’s talent is already setting the standard for tomorrow.
#SupportHBCUFutures #BlackHistoryMonth #HistoryInTheMaking #CocoJones #RepresentationMatters
HBCUs are shaping the future across industries you may not expect.
Aerospace Engineering @tuskegeeuniversity
Esports Degree Program @benedict_college
Meteorology @jacksonstateu
Urban and Community Planning @alabamastateuniversity
Animation and Motion Graphics @bowiestateuniversity
These programs show how HBCUs continue to evolve, innovate, and prepare students for careers in science, tech, planning, and creative industries.
When we support HBCUs, we are investing in the future of talent, leadership, and innovation.
Support HBCU Futures.
#SupportHBCUFutures #HBCUExcellence #FutureBuilders #HBCUinLA
Black history is not just something we learn. It is something we watch, share, and carry forward.
This month, @Netflix is spotlighting powerful films and series that bring the stories of Shirley Chisholm, Bayard Rustin, Madam C.J. Walker, Harriet Tubman, and many more to life. These are stories of leadership, resistance, creativity, and courage that continue to shape the world we live in today.
We believe the next generation of storytellers and decision-makers will come from the same communities whose history we are celebrating now. Today’s students will be tomorrow’s producers, executives, and creators shaping what stories get told.
When we say Support HBCU Futures, we mean investing in the people who will carry these legacies forward and make history of their own.
#SupportHBCUFutures #BlackHistoryMonth #HBCUinLA #BlackStoriesMatter
Applications for EICOP’s HBCU IN MLB & MiLB Experienceship are OPEN! ⚾
This is the perfect opportunity for Freshmen HBCU students (rising Sophomores) to gain hands-on experience with major baseball teams!
We’re hosting 2 virtual sessions that you don’t want to miss!!
Comment “ATTEND” or visit the link below to learn more: https://eicop.org/experienceship-links/
#MLB #MiLB #HBCU #Experienceship #CareerDevelopment
Join EICOP for an informational session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4pm PT, to learn more about the HBCU IN MLB & HBCU IN MiLB Experienceship.
This session will walk through the structure of the program, eligibility requirements, timeline, and what selected participants can expect during their Experienceship with a Major or Minor League Baseball organization.
This program is designed for Freshmen (rising Sophomore) students interested in gaining short term, hands on exposure to the business and operations of professional baseball. The session is open to students, educators, and families..
Scan the QR Code or visit the link below to register: https://eicop.org/experienceship-links
#MLB #MiLB #HBCU #Experienceship #careerdevelopment
Applications for EICOP’s HBCU IN MLB & MiLB Experienceship are OPEN! ⚾
This is the perfect opportunity for Freshmen HBCU students (rising Sophomores) to gain hands-on experience with major baseball teams!
Learn More: https://eicop.org/experienceship-links/
Deadline to Apply: February 27th at 11:59pm PT!
#MLB #MiLB #HBCU #Experienceship #CareerDevelopment
This Black History Month, we are celebrating history in the making, and @Jabaribanks is part of that story.
From connecting with HBCU IN LA students behind the scenes to stepping into one of the most iconic roles in television history, Jabari represents a new generation of Black storytellers shaping what legacy looks like in real time.
@belairpeacock did more than reboot a sitcom. It reimagined a cultural classic for a new era, proving that our stories can evolve, deepen, and still honor where we came from. Sharing the screen in a defining moment alongside Will Smith, Jabari did not just play a role. He stepped into a lineage.
This is what history in the making looks like. Young Black talent carrying legacy forward while creating something entirely their own.
At EICOP, we see this every day. Students preparing, learning, and positioning themselves to be the next creators, executives, and leaders who redefine industries. The next chapter of Black history is being written now in classrooms, on sets, in boardrooms, and through programs that invest in our futures.
When we say Support HBCU Futures, we mean supporting the pipeline of talent that will shape culture, business, and storytelling for generations to come.
Because today’s students are tomorrow’s history makers.
#SupportHBCUFutures #BlackHistoryMonth #HistoryInTheMaking #hbcuinla #RepresentationMatters
This is why we do the work. 💛
When our students start believing the “impossible” is possible, we know the mission is working.
Proud of every heavy hitter EICOP helps shape, on paper and in person. 💼✨
#EICOP #HBCUTalent #FutureLeaders #supporthbcufutures
Last summer we were able to share an amazing experience with our partners at @nfl! Who are we rooting for #Superbowl2026 ?
#seahawks #patriots #eicop #hbcuinla
