Diversity-TECH Program - T. Howard Foundation

The Foundation has partnered with FOX to offer technology internships in media and media-related industries to diverse and underrepresented college students and young professionals through the Diversity-TECH program. With this initiative, the Foundation intends to increase the number of diverse students with STEM-related backgrounds who are hired in media and media-related industries. Diversity-TECH offices are on the Fox studio lot in Los Angeles.

To learn more about Diversity-TECH, please contact Marco Calderón, Director, at mcalderon@t-howard.org or 213-393-0229.

Diversity-TECH will begin accepting applications for internships in September.

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Diversity-TECH Internship Process

Eligibility

– Currently a college sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student at an accredited 4-year U.S. college/university

– Completed 30 credit hours by December 1 with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher

– U.S. citizen or permanent resident

– Available to work full-time from June-August (summer internship program only) and attend Summer Intern Orientation

To apply

Submit the following by the application deadline:

– Completed online application form

– Resume

– Unofficial transcript(s)

– $25 application fee

Application process

– September-December: Submit required documents and application fee.

– September-January: Qualified students interview with THF staff.

– Students with the highest scores are accepted into Final Talent Pool (FTP). Selection into FTP does not guarantee an internship.

– FTP students are eligible for placement and are contacted about opportunities.

Program Benefits

Summer intern orientation

– Summer interns participate in the Foundation’s 2 1/2-day orientation.

– This professional development boot camp provides resources and guidance to students to maximize their internships.

– Topics include career options, personal branding, business writing, presentation skills, public speaking, and career options in specific fields.

Mentorship and networking

– THF assigns an experienced media industry professional to mentor each intern.

– Our mentors are seasoned professionals in the field who want to help THF interns grow their skills, develop their roles, and gain new life and career perspectives.

– THF provides inters with opportunities to meet and engage with THF members and partner companies.

Scholarship opportunities

– Scott Weiss Scholarship, named for THF Founder and Chairman Emeritus, provides THF alumni with financial assistance for their academic and career pursuits.

– THF is the proud recipient of a Walter Kaitz Foundation scholarship grant.

– Pay It Forward Scholarship is for THF alumni and first-generation college students.

– Visit our FAQ page for more details.

The Diversity-TECH staff conduct extensive outreach to stakeholders and diverse STEM students for internships that will add diversity to the many companies that exist at the intersection of entertainment and technology. A planned rotational program will expand the program to provide “path to hire” opportunities.

“As the charter sponsor of the initiative, Fox is proud to support the recruitment of diverse STEM students with a focus on technology,” said Mike Biard, President, Operations and Distribution, Fox Corporation and Vice Chair, THF Board of Directors.

A Diversity-TECH Advisory Committee assists in the overall governance of the program and how it operates and delivers the services to participating companies.

“Students of color are truly underrepresented in the technology arena,” said Jo Pamphile, the Foundation’s President & CEO. “This program will significantly impact this disparity by providing career opportunities for African-American, Latinx, Asian and Native American students.”

For more information, please contact Marco Calderón, Director,
mcalderon@t-howard.org or 213-393-0229.