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  • Mentor and Mentee
HBCU First interns Auniya Williams and Cynia Cox at Savannah State University.

HBCU Day-One-Ready Academy

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

Fall 2025 Cohort (Sep 7th - Nov 22nd)

What do interns get?
• Community and mentoring
• Skill-building and networking
• Career opportunities and cash

We seek students with:
• Positive attitude
• Commitment to learning
• Interest in service



What's the job of an HBCU First Intern?

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

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

Learn more about who we are and what we believe.

Who We Are