New NFL partnerships seek jobs for minorities

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NEW YORK — The NFL will partner with the Mid-Eastern Athletic and Southwestern Athletic conferences to increase opportunities for ethnic minorities interested in careers in football administration.

The league said Friday the agreement with the two historically black college conferences is to give qualified professionals and students the skills for such jobs.

The MEAC has 11 schools, the SWAC 10. Personnel from the conferences will take part in programs that include internships at the team and league level. They will work with trainers, video directors and equipment managers. Networking and …

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