For A Bright Future Foundation, Grass Valley and NAB Leadership Foundation Unite to Shape Next-Gen Media Leaders

Tech Visionary Louis Hernandez Jr. to Decode New Book "Digital Tsunami" at Exclusive NAB Las Vegas Leadership Forum

MIAMI, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future ("For A Bright Future, "FABF"), a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underprivileged children, announced a strategic three-year partnership with the NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) and Grass Valley, a leading technology provider for the live media and entertainment industry market, to create educational and leadership opportunities in the media technology sector. The collaboration will focus on expanding access to broadcasting and media technology careers for underrepresented students through comprehensive education and mentorship programs.

As part of the partnership, FABF will fund new Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP) scholarships for 2025-2027, creating fellowships for qualified students from diverse backgrounds. These fellowships provide recipients with valuable hands-on experience and mentorship in the broadcasting and media technology fields.

Additionally, Louis Hernandez Jr., Founder of FABF and Owner and Executive Chairman of Grass Valley, will be featured in NABLF's Focus on Leadership Speaker Series at the upcoming NAB Show on April 6, 2025, in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Hernandez will discuss his latest book, "The Digital Tsunami," which explores the unprecedented technological transformation reshaping industries worldwide. All attendees will receive copies of the book, with a signing event scheduled on-site following Hernandez's presentation at 10:00 am.

"For A Bright Future Foundation is dedicated to creating pathways to success for underrepresented youth, and this partnership with the NAB Leadership Foundation represents a significant advancement of that mission," said Louis Hernandez Jr. "The media technology sector offers tremendous opportunities for innovation and growth, but many talented young people lack the access and resources to pursue these careers. By combining our expertise with NABLF's industry connections, we're building bridges enabling diverse students to thrive in this dynamic field while bringing fresh perspectives to the industry."

The collaboration leverages FABF's expertise in providing cutting-edge technology programs to high school students, and NABLF focuses on attracting talented individuals to broadcasting careers. The partnership will initially target key markets in New York, California, Florida, and Texas, developing comprehensive career pathways that bridge high school and higher education in the media technology sector.

TAP students will have the opportunity to visit the Grass Valley exhibit space at the NAB Show to learn firsthand how cutting-edge technology supports broadcasters. FABF and NABLF will also work together to explore additional funding resources to support ongoing initiatives and broaden program access for communities in need.

"We believe every child deserves equal access to opportunities that can transform their lives," says Gina Rogoto, SVP of Operations and Programs at FABF. "This partnership embodies that principle by creating sustainable pathways to meaningful careers in an industry that continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace."

Contact:
Gina Rogoto, SVP, Operations and Programs
For A Bright Future
Email: [email protected]

About Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future
Louis Hernandez Jr.'s Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the needs of underrepresented and underprivileged children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development. Our initiatives provide equal opportunity for all children to have the tools and opportunities to fulfill their life goals and become constructive members of our global community. Learn more at forabrightfuturefoundation.org.

About Louis Hernandez Jr.
Louis Hernandez Jr. is the founder, chairman, CEO, and major investor of Black Dragon Capital. He is an award-winning entrepreneur, successful operating executive, investor, philanthropist, and author. His focus and passion are to advance technology initiatives, enabling active collaboration and connection between individuals, teams, and businesses.  He searches for disruptive technology that strengthens economic stability within communities with a strong emphasis on impact investing and outstanding returns.

He is a sought-after leader, and advisor to global organizations around the world. Through his philanthropic organization, For A Bright Future Foundation, Hernandez has created unique programs in multiple geographies that actively support the equal access of underprivileged and underrepresented children to healthcare, education, the arts, and leadership development. He has been on numerous not-for-profit and hospital boards of directors aligned with the interests of his foundation. Hernandez is a prolific author with several published works. His bibliography includes Too Small to Fail (2010), Saving the American Dream (2013), The Storyteller's Dilemma (2017), and his latest book, Digital Tsunami (2024).

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