For Immediate Release
March 17, 2019
Contact Information

Michele Walker
michele.walker@ncdcr.gov
919-814-6660

(BPRW) HBCU Student Internships Available Through the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

(Black PR Wire) Raleigh, NC -- Students at the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions of Higher Education can apply to participate in a 10-week paid summer internship within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. 
 
The program will engage and educate students through real world experience within divisions of NCDNCR. The internships may be at one of the state historic sites, N.C. Symphony, N.C. Art Museum, State Park, N.C. Aquarium, State Capitol, N.C. Zoo, or another state attraction. Essential components include professional development, leadership training and networking opportunities. The program is a partnership with the state’s HBCUs and the Minority Institution of Higher Education. 
 
Rising juniors, seniors and graduate students may apply. Interested candidates should submit an application, resume, cover letter and transcript to employment@ncdcr.gov. Applications must be received by Mar. 30. 
 
Requirements of this internship program:
•    Must have a cover letter, transcript and attached resume
•    Must have a 2.5 or higher GPA
•    Must be a current student attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or a Minority Institution of Higher Education (MIHE) in the state of North Carolina
•    Must work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks this summer and will be paid $15.00 per hour

For additional information contact Internship Program Coordinator Charles Graves at Charles.Graves@ncdcr.gov or visit https://www.ncdcr.gov/hbcumihe-summer-internship-program.