VHTP
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The 'Virginia High-Tech Partnership (VHTP) is an educational consortium that links students from Virginia's five Historically Black Colleges and Universities with corporations, high-tech firms and government agencies for internships, summer positions and career opportunities.
[edit] History
In January 1998, Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner created the VHTP in response to Virginia's increasing need for skilled high-tech workers.
[edit] Participation
The following universitites participate in the partnership:
- Hampton University
- Norfolk State University
- Saint Paul's College
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Union University
More than 3,000 students in these schools major in technology, mathematics and science degree programs.
