Whether you are an incoming freshman or a senior, you need career exposure. Here are some amazing early career programs for Black and Hispanic students.
I have heard this quote all my life—You never know what job you don’t want to do until you do the job that you don’t want to do. Applying to these early career programs will allow you to learn about the various career paths, gain hands-on experience, and network.
Best of all, these early career programs have unique opportunities for Black and Hispanic students and can help you jumpstart your career.
Check Out These Early Career Programs for Black and Hispanic Students
PWP + TPH&Co. Virtual Webinar Session
What: In this session, you will have the opportunity to hear from senior and junior bankers to learn about our Firm, Investment Banking Summer Analyst program, and junior banker experience.
Who: Undergraduate students graduating between December 2025 & June 2026
Where: Virtual
When: January 26, 12:00 pm – 1:00
Pursing Major: Must have a strong passion and desire for the sports marketing career field
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: January 24
Lazard Sophomore Diversity Day
What: This event is by invitation only and you will learn about our Financial Advisory Business and the 2025 Summer Analyst Program and will explore available opportunities in our M&A and Restructuring, Capital Markets Advisory, and Private Capital Advisory groups.
Who: Current sophomores who identify as Black/African American, Hispanic/LatinX, Native American, LGBTQAI, and/or Veteran
Where: New York Office
When: February 22 at 9:00 am EST
Pursing Major: All Majors
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline: February 2
U.S. Bank + 20×20 Finance Fellowship (Cohort ll)
What: A paid four-week professional development fellowship program that will prepare and empower 15 HBCU sophomores for careers in finance at U.S. Bank
Who: HBCU Sophomores
Where: Virtual
When: 4-week fellowship from February 28 – March 28 for one hour on Tuesdays & Thursdays
Pursing Major: Students interested in entering a career in Finance
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: February 4
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J.P. Morgan Advancing Black Pathways Fellowship Program
What: The Advancing Black Pathways Fellowship Program offers a five-week paid, full-time summer fellowship held in select JPMorgan Chase offices. This opportunity will expose you to careers in financial services and includes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a project-based curriculum, designed to help you build a pathway to future employment opportunities.
Who: African American/Black College Sophomores
Where: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Dallas, TX; Philadephia, PA; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA
When: 5-week summer fellowship
Pursing Major: All majors
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Deadline: February 12
J.P. Morgan Advancing Hispanic & Latinos Fellowship Program
What: The Advancing Hispanic & Latinos Fellowship Program offers a five-week paid, full-time summer fellowship held in select JPMorgan Chase offices. This opportunity will expose you to careers in financial services and includes hands-on experience, mentorship, and a project-based curriculum, designed to help you build a pathway to future employment opportunities.
Who: Diverse background College Sophomores
Where: Chicago, IL; New York, NY; Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; San Francisco, CA; Miami, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Dallas, TX; Philadephia, PA; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA
When: 5-week summer fellowship
Pursing Major: All majors
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Deadline: February 12
iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop hosted by Phoenix Suns|Spring
What: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP), a network of diverse advertising, media, marketing & entertainment professionals in collaboration with the Phoenix Suns are looking for a dynamic group of (25) college students and professionals for its five-day Sports Marketing Workshop.
Who: College Students and Professionals, 20 years old or older
Where: Phoenix, AZ (must be willing to travel to the summit at your own expense)
When: 5-day workshop from March 4 – March 8
Pursing Major: Must have a strong passion and desire for the sports marketing career field
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: February 19
iCR8 Sports Marketing Workshop hosted by Philadelphia 76ers|Winter
What: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP), a network of diverse advertising, media, marketing & entertainment professionals in collaboration with the Philadelphia 76ers and Moet Hennessy is looking for a dynamic group of (25) college students and professionals for its five-day Sports Marketing Workshop.
Who: College Students and Professionals, 21 years old or older
Where: Philadelphia, PA (must be willing to travel to the summit at your own expense)
When: 5-day workshop from March 12 – March 16
Pursing Major: Must have a strong passion and desire for the sports marketing career field
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: February 27
Amgen Operations + HBCU 20×20 Biotech Fellowship (Cohort lll)
What: A paid twelve-week professional development fellowship program that will prepare, empower, and connect HBCU Juniors, Seniors, and Recent Graduates for careers in the biotech industry at Amgen
Who: HBCU Juniors, Seniors, and Recent Graduates
Where: Virtual
When: 12-week fellowship from June 5 – August 21
Pursing Major: STEM, Business, Life Sciences, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Science, and other relevant disciplines
Minimum GPA: 3.2
Deadline: Open
Semester at Sea HBCU Research Fellowship
What: A $20,000 research fellowship designed to encourage young people to reach their highest potential to create in them the courage to embrace risk and change on their way to becoming future global leaders, and to ensure that the voyage is accessible to all students regardless of financial limitations.
Who: HBCU Students
Where: Semester at Sea
When: Fall 2024
Pursing Major: N/A
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline: Open
iCR8 Beauty & Fashion Marketing Vault (Summit)|Spring
What: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP) Beauty and Fashion Vault is designed to bridge the gap between Black and Latino talent in the industry and aims to provide aspiring professionals with access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and a chance to engage with industry experts.
Who: College Students and Recent Graduates who are 20 years of age or older
Where: Dallas, TX (must be willing to travel to the summit at your own expense)
When: TBD
Pursing Major: Must have a strong passion and desire for the beauty and fashion marketing career field
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: Open
SXSW EDU
What: The SXSW EDU Conference & Festival features four days of compelling content for education professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers looking to connect, collaborate, create, and change how we teach and learn.
Who: College Students and Recent Graduates
Where: Austin, TX
When: March 4-7
Pursing Major: N/A
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: Open (Hurry to get the student rate)
Deloitte Audit & Assurance – PSP Summer
What: The Premier Student Program (PSP) is a unique opportunity for qualified college students to gain valuable insight into a career in public accounting, the auditing profession, and the culture of Deloitte. The PSP will entail participation in a series of 5-6 social and educational events during the summer where you will be able to learn more about our firm and available career opportunities, as well as meet and network with Deloitte personnel. At the end of summer, PSP participants will be eligible to receive a full-time offer of employment upon successful completion of the program and completion of their degree
Who: Preference is Graduate Students
Where: Minneapolis, MN
When: Summer
Pursing Major: Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline: Open
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Goldman Sachs Virtual Insight Series
What: The Virtual Insight Series exploratory program will allow you to learn more about our Summer Analyst opportunities with Goldman Sachs. Participants will enjoy skill-building workshops, group activities, and networking opportunities with professionals at the firm.
Who: Undergraduate Students
Where: Virtual
When: 4-week virtual program from May 20 – June 14
Pursing Major: All majors
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: Open
PwC Career Preview
What: PwC’s Career Preview is a three-day experience designed for high-performing individuals pursuing a bachelor’s degree. This three-day experience is for those who self-identify as a member of traditionally underrepresented groups in the professional services industry (Black or Latino/Hispanic).
Who: African American/Black and Latino/Hispanic Students who are in their Freshman year of a 4-year degree program or Sophomore year of a five-year degree program
Where: Orlando, FL
When: Three days from June 24 – June 26
Pursing Major: Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Information Cybersecurity, Economics, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Management of Technology, and Supply Chain Management
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: March 6
DevCon
What: This early talent program aims to equip students with fundamental business skills and professional competencies through leadership development, career readiness, and target tech upskilling; while providing a pipeline of diverse talent to corporate hiring managers seeking to advance their DEI goals. Selected individuals will be invited to attend the DevCon professional conference and travel, lodging, onsite meals will be covered.
Who: Current HBCU Freshmen or Sophomores attending colleges in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
When: January 19 -23
Pursing Major: N/A
Minimum GPA: N/A
Deadline: April 4
So you want an internship but most of the internships you found require experience. You are probably thinking how can I get experience if no one will hire me? No worries! An early career program can help fill in the gap.
Early career programs can help you obtain career experience and reach your career goals by networking, attending conferences, and securing a fellowship or pre-internship.
These 17 awesome early career programs for Black and Hispanic students will give you a career boost and just the experience you need to land a great internship or job at your dream company.
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