The Women’s Foundation of Arkansas is proud to launch the third annual 2024 Tijuana Byrd Summer Internship Program, named after the Foundation’s first Black president. In partnership with several Arkansas companies, we will offer a 10-week summer internship program for women of color attending college in Arkansas and pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and mathematics (finance & related majors included). Thanks to the companies’ commitment to equity and generosity, the internship will pay $15-20 an hour*, provide free housing for the duration of the program, access to mentorship and networking events, and professional development workshops. Company executives have also agreed to participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion training provided by the WFA before the program. Our internship program is intentionally designed to increase access to and representation in these fields for women of color in our state by eliminating cost, social capital, and location barriers.
General Internship Details
- Each company will host interns and pay $15-20 an hour, depending on the company
- 4 person bedroom apartments will be provided by WFA for each company’s intern cohort for the duration of the program
- Weekly networking events will be hosted by partner companies & other community sponsors
- WFA will provide professional development workshops before and during the internship program
- Interns will receive the opportunity to present to each company at the end of the program
- The 12-week program will run from approximately May 17, 2024 – August 9, 2024
Internship Eligibility
Students eligible to apply will:
- Identify as a woman
- Be a person of color and/or of a minority race or ethnicity
- Pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering, & math (finance & related majors included)
- Information on relevant majors per company & department can be found on the website
- Attending a university in the state of Arkansas
- A rising junior, senior, or recent graduate (no sooner than May 2024)
Internship Application
Applications are now open and are due by December 22, 2023. Before applying, please read the company information to learn which companies would best fit your skills, education, and career goals.
For the application, you will need the following:
- A copy of your resume
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities where you have completed coursework
- Two recommendations (preferably from someone familiar with you in an academic setting & another from someone familiar with you in a professional setting)
To find more information about the participating companies’ positions available and to apply, visit the Girls of Promise website here.