Paid internships have shown to be key indicators when it comes to job offers for college students, however research has shown that racial/ethnic minorities are less likely to get paid internships.
Michigan Venture Capital Association (MVCA) has a history of championing diversity through a successful venture fellows program along with creating awareness on the disparity of diversity in the VC/entrepreneurial community through webinars and published articles by the membership.
Interns would receive real-world entrepreneurial experience that will help equip them in their pursuance of a career as either an investor or entrepreneur.
- Students would benefit from a paid, part-time, in-person internship.
- Each student would receive essential skills training through MVCA that focuses on different areas such as entrepreneurial, venture capital and soft skills that will benefit their educational growth.
- Each student would receive ongoing mentoring from their employer during the internship.
DOWNLOAD the 2023 Internship Program Flyer for more information (Deadline to submit applications was December 2, 2022, application process is now closed.)