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Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that they have issued $12.4 million through the Behavioral Health Trust Fund to 37 colleges and universities to financially support behavioral health students completing unpaid internships and field placements. Learn more: ➡️  https://lnkd.in/eXgVDYkB

We believe it’s important to discuss how and if you want to contribute to your kid’s college fund. There are a lot of creative ways to approach this. 🤜You could pay a portion of their education. 🤜You could require that they apply for a certain amount of scholarships each semester. 🤜You could purchase a rental property for your child to live in for free while in college and have them manage renting out the extra rooms. 🤜They could take as many college classes as possible in high school. Many high schoolers now graduate with an associate’s degree. 🤜Look into community colleges, state schools, trade schools, internships. What creative approaches have you tried or are planning on trying to keep college costs low?

HBCU courses often emphasize community engagement, leadership, and social justice, fostering a strong sense of cultural identity and pride among students. The curriculum typically includes general education requirements, major-specific courses, and opportunities for research, internships, and experiential learning. HBCUs are known for their supportive environments, smaller class sizes, and faculty dedicated to student success and mentorship. This unique combination helps students achieve academic excellence while preparing them for professional careers and civic involvement. 1.833.364.3422 (1.833.3NID-HCA)

Our President & CEO, Kevin Dean, Ed.D., was quoted today in a The Daily Memphian article about an amazing new opportunity for students at University of Memphis. The Mellon Foundation is investing $48 million in 11 universities, including the University of Memphis, to fund paid internships for humanities majors. This initiative aims to combat the declining interest in humanities degrees by providing students with valuable work experience and highlighting the career opportunities available in the nonprofit sector. By offering paid internships, the program also addresses the issue of equity and access for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may not be able to afford unpaid internships. https://lnkd.in/gCczkTvH

The Public Policy Scholars Program (PPSP) launched this semester, bringing nine students from seven Texas A&M System schools to Washington, DC. These undergraduate students will gain internship experience in public policy coupled with an academic curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, policy analysis, and real-world application, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful careers in public service – a noble calling!

Proud moment for the University of North Florida! 🌟 Our university is one of just eight institutions nationwide to receive a $350K NEH grant to preserve Jacksonville’s history. Through the new Archivist-in-Training program, 30 students will gain paid internships and hands-on experience safeguarding local African American heritage and beyond. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eZj6f632

The Mellon Foundation is investing $48 million in 11 universities, including the University of Memphis, to fund paid internships for humanities majors. This initiative aims to combat the declining interest in humanities degrees by providing students with valuable work experience and highlighting the career opportunities available in the nonprofit sector. By offering paid internships, the program also addresses the issue of equity and access for students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may not be able to afford unpaid internships. (Note: this is behind a paywall.) https://lnkd.in/gRcCTPCX

Whittier College is proud to announce a transformative $700,000 grant from the Fletcher Jones Foundation in support of the Civic Scholars Program. The grant will help the program strengthen faculty efforts to develop internships and other project-based learning opportunities for students. 📰: https://ow.ly/tgvL50UBn3C

As I move into my macro policy specialization year at Louisiana State University, I am so blessed to annouce my fall internship. I’ll be working for the National Association of Social Workers’ Texas and Louisiana Chapters. During this time I will research and analyze state legislation from a societal lens. #NASW #PublicPolicyResearch

Last weekend, I visited my Alma Mater, Davidson College - recently ranked top 10 best college in the nation by The Wall Street Journal, Go Cats! As an alumni board volunteer, I had the awesome opportunity to meet with student leaders at the school. My aha? We, as alumni, are seen as beacons and torchbearers! Students seek our experiences so that our paths & accomplishments can serve as inspiration. This means as an alumni community, we have a responsibility and an opportunity to support students in achieving their full potential- woah. During our session, three key themes emerged: - The importance of providing vast visibility into alumni paths toward success. - The need for regional alumni presence during student showcases. - Access to insights on how previous student groups were managed, enabling current students to learn from both successes and challenges. Call to action?! Davidson alumni, get ready to be tapped and asked to plug in! Also, any international students who were able to successfully source internships to remain in the US post-graduation, please DM me. Your guidance is requested! -- Left to right: @Christopher Anosike, Mikayla Bowens, Danielle Dory Hyppolite, Brianna Burton, Rayna McKenzie, Stacy Miruka, Kasha Salia, Chris Burton, D.Min., Jalyssa Hobbs, @Daniel Thomas, Arielle Germeus. Photo taken by Sarah Taylor <3