Thr!ve Brochure

www.thriveintern.org
TRANSFORMATIONAL + HOLISTIC + REDIRECTING + INSPIRATIONAL + VISIONARY + EDUCATIONAL
Thr!ve Intern & Leadership Program
What is the Thr!ve Intern & Leadership Program?
Thr!ve Intern and Leadership Program is a summer internship program designed to provide African American male students with employment opportunities to gain valuable professional experience in a variety of career fi elds.
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III’s vision is to prepare these students to become
future leaders of tomorrow.
Through leadership workshops, one-on-one mentoring and professional development interns will be equipped with the skills they need to become successful individuals in the community. Data has proven that regardless of socio-economic classifi cation, African American boys and young men are disproportionately at risk throughout life from early childhood to adulthood. Our
goal is to close the economic gap for these students by exposing them to
meaningful career related experiences in fields such as technology, law,
business, healthcare, education, government and the nonprofit sector.
The program launches Summer of 2014 and is partnering with corporations,
small businesses and non-profits throughout the Dallas area and intends to
provide 200 intern positions. Our partners are committed to our mission and
are making an impact in the community by unlocking and developing the
potential that these young people have as they prepare for college and the
workforce.
Who are the Thr!ve Intern?
To become a candidate for the Thr!ve Intern & Leadership Program students
must be an African American male at least 16 years old and be able to work
in the United States. All students must submit a letter of recommendation
from their school leadership and a current school transcript.
Sponsor an intern to work at a Non-Profit
If you are unable to host an intern at your company, you may sponsor an intern to
work at a non-profit or government agency. This cost to sponsor an intern’s wages is
only $2,500. Please submit your donation no later than June 1. Visit sponsors page
at thriveintern.org
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS?
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PROVIDE A SEVEN-WEEK SUMMER INTERNSHIP FOR AT LEAST ONE
STUDENT FROM JUNE 22-AUGUST 7
Provide significant and sustainable job experience from 20+ hours per week that will
allow the intern to learn a specified career field, shadow an employee, and have oneon-one conversations with management regarding college and career interests in the
industry.
• JOIN DR. HAYNES AND YOUR THR!VE INTERN
AT THE GRADUATION IN AUGUST.
HOW DOES A COMPANY SELECT A THR!VE INTERN?
• Interview intern candidates at the Intern Job Fair on June (TBA)
• Finalize intern selections by (TBA)
• Internship begins on June 22 and ends on Aug 7
Commit to hosting or sponsoring
an intern this summer!
Please visit our website and complete an Interest Form to be included in the Partner
& Sponsors Luncheon with Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III in April. He will share the
details of the program and how you can get involved.
For more information contact
REV. HENRY BATSON, III
Project Manager
972-228-5243
GLORIA SHELLMAN
Project Manager
972-228-5399
[email protected]
www.thriveintern.org
Under the leadership of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, Faith Formula Human Services 501c(3) founded Thr!ve Intern & Leadership Program to transform the lives of an underserved community. We are taking a holistic approach to empowering youth
through employment opportunities, mentorship, community
service, leadership and professional development and creating
a positive future beyond their current condition.