In this edition, we honor Black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, who organized against racial discrimination in the workplace and throughout American life. We also honor some of the Black Professionals leading in their industries today!

KIPP Forward will be on break starting on Monday, February 20th and will return on Monday, February 27th!

Important Announcements

• We want to hear YOUR thoughts on our newsletter! Please answer this short survey to share your feedback on some of our formatting changes! Also, we are looking for alumni interested in joining a focus group to help our team make the career newsletter more user friendly and accessible. You can express your interest in the survey above.

• The National Next Up Alumni Career Summit is coming up this April! KIPP Schools, in collaboration with Achievement First and Uncommon Schools, is seeking 10-12 volunteers to join the Alumni Planning Committee! If interested in joining, please complete this interest form!

• We are piloting Talk Hiring as a tool to help you improve your internship or job interviewing skills. Click here and type in code e5zf to start practicing! These automated mock interviews take no more than 10 minutes to complete and you’ll receive instant, actionable feedback to improve your skills for your next interview!



• The KIPP Alumni Network is searching for 16 alumni to lead and/or be a part of the KIPP National Alumni Council! Join to support, develop, and promote KIPP Alumni Network Strategies, mission and vision, programs ,and events!

Key

• Pink for multiple education levels (check the posting for more details).
• Blue for those with a high school diploma.
• Green for those in Associate's programs or with at least 1 year of post-high school education.
• Purple for those pursuing a Bachelor's degree.
• Orange for those with a Bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of experience.
• Red for those with a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience.

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Internships

Note: Internships shared by KIPP Forward are always paid unless otherwise stated.

NBA HBCU Fellowship Program

• Roles in sales, corporate partnerships, legal, social responsibility, and marketing
• The deadline to apply is February 20^th!

National Geographic Multiple Internships

• Available in multiple departments ranging from finance, data, media, and storytelling.
• The deadline to apply is March 3^rd!

HOT!! Recruitment & Communication Intern at First Tech Fund

• Remote internship to help support their career development fellowship program!
• For both undergraduate and graduate students



HOT!! Mediabrands Summer Digital Media Residency Program!

• Virtual roles in Digital Media, Data Analytics, Data Science, and Corporate Functions!

Job Openings

Administrative Assistant at Marcus Samuelsson Group

• Great for someone who is early in their career and is interested in working in a culinary/hospitality/media fields organization.
• Must live in NYC

Educational Program Associate at Camp Fiver

• Work with ages 8-18 on any academic transitions, with a primary focus on their College Access Program
• Compensation: $45,000-$48,000

HOT!! Gerstner Philanthropies Program Assistant

• A great opportunity for someone interested in gaining exposure to philanthropy!
• The deadline to apply is March 15^th!

HOT!! KIPP Forward College Success Fellows

• A two year program where you'll work directly with alumni to provide support through their first two years of college!
• Compensation: $58,500

HOT!! KIPP NYC Multiple Positions

• Instructional Assistant at KIPP Inquire Elementary School
• Individual Giving Manager
• Part-Time Technology Project Employee
• Part-Time Community Outreach Specialist

Virtual AMEX Recruitment Event

• An AMEX recruiter will speak about their Summer 2024 internship and will meet 1:1 with you to craft your "WHY" story so that your future interviews are compelling!
• For KIPP NJ, KIPP NYC, and Achievement First alumni!
• Thursday, March 2nd from 3:30-4:30pm

Hansen Leadership Institute Fellowship

• Great for those who want to expand and enhance their leadership, public speaking, community skills, and much more!
• $1,000 stipend upon completing the 3-week program
• Round-trip airfare to San Diego covered in addition to room and board!
• The deadline to apply is March 15^th!

Dismas House of Massachusetts Fellowship

• Ideal for those with a commitment to social justice issues, and an interest in transitional housing programs for the homeless and former prisoners.
• The deadline to apply is April 15^th!

HOT!! Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

• Connects youth 14-24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences in a variety of industries!
• The deadline to apply is March 31^st!

HOT!! Basta Spring 2023 Fellowship

• Rigorous career prep program designed to support in landing your first great job! 
• Access to coaching across your first year of work
• The deadline to apply is February 24^th

HOT!! Basta Discovery

• 'Choose Your Own Adventure' career readiness program to help you figure out where you are on your career journey and decide what’s next.
• No required time commitment! Participate in as many of their 13 career sessions as you want!

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