HBCU Student-Led Internship Programs

Student-Led Internship Programs

Looking for a spring internship? Our programs help Black youth navigate the college-to-career journey and bridge the gap between learning and doing. As an HBCU First intern, your charge is to improve the HBCU First internship experience for all students.

Are you a first-year HBCU student? Apply to our Near-Peer Mentoring Program to get help transitioning to your HBCU.

Check out our programs and see if there's a role right for you. All HBCU First programs are virtual, paid, and open to full-time HBCU students.

HBCU Leadership Incubator™
Through our 12-week leadership development programs, each student “Lead” develops & manages an HBCU First program and team.
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HBCU Near-Peer Mentoring Program™
Through our 10-week internship experience, Near-Peer Mentors pair up with First-Year schoolmates to develop a playbook for college-to-career success.

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HBCU Equity™
HBCU “Peer Researchers” conduct career-related, primary research to better understand the socio-academic drivers of America’s Black youth.
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HBCU Exploratory Program™
“HBCU Student Advocates” lead choice-focused talks & workshops helping college-bound Black youth navigate the high-school-to-college journey.
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HBCU YSE STEM™
Experiential learning program for Black K-12 students. Its charge is to foster a social entrepreneur mindset through STEM skill mastery.
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HBCU Beats™
Through our 10-week internship program, talented HBCU producers hone their skills and gain backdoor access to commercial music projects.
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HBCU First's mission is to increase college success + career access for Black youth.

Student-Led Internship Programs

Check out our student-led talks, master classes, and career events.