About HBCU IN LA
In 2017 under the Obama administration, EICOP joined forces with the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and launched its signature program, HBCU in LA.
The HBCU in LA Internship Program provides a select group of diverse student leaders the opportunity to participate in a paid 8-10-week immersive internship. Providing experience essential for launching and leveraging a career inside Hollywood’s coveted inner circle.
The program focuses on placing talented students in competitive internships with major studios, networks, production and talent agencies.
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APPLY TODAY! The application for our Summer 2022 Cohort is open! You can click the link in our bio to learn more about the program and apply. Be sure to keep following us as our virtual fall tour continues with info sessions and valuable tips for navigating the industry! #HBCUinLA #Summer2022 #HBCUPride
Our virtual Fall tour will kick off September 9th! We want to share more info about the HBCU in LA Program and give you tools for building a great resume. Click the link in our bio to RSVP and join us! #linkinbio #HBCUinLA #HBCUPride
APPLICATIONS ARE LAUNCHING! We are so excited to begin the process of selecting our Summer 2022 Internship Program Cohort! Applications will be launching September 10! You can click the #linkinbio for more information. Keep following us for more events and opportunities to come! #EICOP #HBCUinLA #Internship #Application #HBCUPride #HBCU
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