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Professional Development & Internship Program

Hire an intern and impact the next generation of leaders.

Sponsor an internship program

Professional Development & Internship Program

Hire an intern and impact the next generation of leaders.

Sponsor an Internship Program

An investment in your future business leaders

The professionalism and skills of CFA students can make a significant contribution to your organization. Through the Learn2Earn Internship Program, we offer our students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector through paid opportunities that also benefit the community. As part of the program, interns participate in professional development trainings designed to deepen their understanding of the concepts taught during the HomeFree-USA Center for Financial Advancement’s eight-month curriculum.

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Positive Social Impact​

  • Support talent development by providing students with career-building experiences.
  • Contribute to workforce readiness, closing skill gaps in key industries.
  • Empower underrepresented groups, fostering diversity and inclusion.

Enhanced Brand Visibility

  • Align your organization with meaningful educational initiatives.
  • Gain positive publicity through program partnerships, press releases, and community engagement.
  • Showcase your company’s commitment to social responsibility.

Access to Emerging Talent

  • Build a talent pipeline by connecting with motivated students.
  • Identify potential future employees who understand your industry and values.
  • Gain fresh insights and innovative ideas from interns.

Strengthened Industry Influence

  • Position your organization as a thought leader in education and workforce development.
  • Establish strategic relationships with academic institutions and industry leaders.

Measurable ROI

  • Develop meaningful relationships with scholars who may become loyal contributors, partners, or ambassadors.
  • Support initiatives that align with your corporate mission, improving community ties and stakeholder engagement.

Learn2Earn:

  • Be known as a champion for finance, homeownership, workforce, and community development.

  • Communicate early with new hires and expand their knowledge of your company.

  • Deliver your performance requirements to our interns thereby, accelerating their value to you.

  • Create mentorship, guest speaking and skill-sharing opportunities for your internal staff.

 

Gen Z scholars build confidence, gain real-world experience, and develop financial skills through paid opportunities with top organizations.

“You’re the kind of person who our scholars would love to meet.”

Local Impact, Lasting Legacy

The Cummings Scholars Program is a career and leadership development initiative through the HomeFree-USA Center for Financial Advancement® in partnership with Wells Fargo. The program supports students at Bowie State University and Morgan State University, providing them with professional experience, personal development, and mentorship opportunities in partnership with mission-driven organizations in Baltimore and the greater Maryland area. Named in honor of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, a dedicated champion of equity, education, and opportunity, the program was created to help cultivate the next generation of talented leaders who will continue his legacy of service and impact.

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More than an Intership

Center for Financial Advancement® Scholar Jaylon Turned Opportunity Into a Career — Before Graduation

For many college seniors, the final year comes with one constant question: What happens after graduation?

For Jaylon, a senior at Morgan State University, that question has already been answered.

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Testimonials

My internship at HomeFree-USA allowed me to grow professionally in my field while contributing to a brand that truly impacts generations. I was proud to create content that directly makes a difference in the community I care about. Thank you so much for the opportunity.
-Taylor P.
Bowie State University Student
Partnering with HomeFreeUSA was a terrific experience for Urban's Housing Finance Policy Center and our intern. We benefitted from the perspective and skills that emerging, young talent can contribute to our work. Our intern gained valuable policy and research experiences on issues he deeply cared about, in ways that sparked strong interest in careers in the housing finance field. Thank you HomeFreeUSA for the opportunity!
-Janneke Ratcliffe
Vice President, Housing and Communities Division Urban Institute
The learn2earn program is something every scholar and ambassador needs to strive to be selected for as it provides a plethora of opportunities. The L2E program not only allowed me to catch up on internship experiences but it also allowed me to get ahead, gain valuable tools to add to my professional experiences and skill set and generated/allowed me to showcase that I was a very diverse candidate with experiences in multiple career paths.
-Cameron B.
Morgan State University Student