A record-breaking 310 students from 43 historically Black colleges will be gathering in Charlotte for a four-day coding sprint Nov. 5-8 at the Black Enterprise BE Smart Hackathon. It’s the largest turnout in the event’s decade-long history. American Airlines hosts this tech challenge where 62 student teams put their skills to the test. These bright minds from computer engineering, science, and cybersecurity programs work through the night on actual industry problems. Tech veterans stand by to offer guidance during their 24-hour coding sprint. “As the technology industry continues to evolve, the demand for skilled professionals is higher than ever,” said
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