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Photo of HBCU First interns Chelsea Magee and Tamyiah Nielsen at Texas Southern University.

HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy

HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy is a student-led, internship and mentoring program focused on college-to-career skills. Students who attend America's 100+ HBCUs pair up to build skills and grow their network. This remote, 10-week paid internship is open to elite HBCU students.

Fall 2024 Cohort (Sep 8th - Nov 16th)

What's in it for you?
• Community and networking
• Skill-building workshops
• Career opportunities

We seek students who are:
• Community builders
• Self-motivated
• Growth minded

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What's the job of an HBCU First Intern?

As an HBCU First Intern, your job is to help improve the Day-One-Ready experience for your peers and our corporate partners.

HBCU First is a student-led community advancing the overall wellbeing and economic participation of America’s Black youth.

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