Girl Ambassador Program Summer Internship
Hiring Partners

Learn more about becoming a Hiring Partner with Girls For A Change.
Then begin the signup process below.

Girl Ambassador Program Summer Internship
Hiring Partners

Learn more about becoming a Hiring Partner with Girls For A Change.
Then begin the signup process below.

How to Apply to Become a 2026 Hiring Partner

  1. Attend an Information Session
    Join a virtual information session between January and April 2026 to learn about internship expectations, compensation, timelines, and partnership benefits.
  2. Submit an Application
    Hiring partner applications open January 10, 2026 and close May 1, 2026.
  3. Receive Your Welcome Packet
    Once accepted, partners will receive a welcome letter, key dates, and preparation materials for supervisor training and speed networking.
  4. Attend Our In-Person Job Fair
    Meet Girl Ambassador participants, promote your business, and connect with the Girls For A Change community at our in-person Job Fair on Friday, March 20 2026.
  5. Complete Supervisor Training and Meet Your Future Intern
    Hiring supervisors will participate in a one-day training, followed by virtual speed networking and interview day on or around Friday, May 8th, 2026, to match with Girl Ambassador participants.
  6. Sign the Agreement and Submit Payment
    Final partnership agreements and payments are due Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Payments may be submitted via ACH transfer, physical check, or cashier’s check.Girl Ambassadors can be hired on a tier according to the hours and skill level that you think will best fit your organizationTier 1 $450.00: Hire a participant for 5 hours per week. This participant will most likely be in their first or second year of training in our program.

    Tier 2 $900.00: Hire a participant for 10 hours per week.This participant will most likely be in their second-third year of training.

    Tier 3 $1800.00: Hire a participant for 20 hours per week. This participant will most likely be in their third-fourth year of training.

  7. Host Your Intern
    Internship placements run approximately June 1 through July 9, 2026, with a midpoint check-in during the week of June 15, 2026. Partners will also participate in an evaluation day to reflect on impact and provide feedback.
  8. Celebrate Together
    Join us for Black Girl Wrap Up, our end-of-program celebration, on Friday, July 10, 2026, to honor intern achievements and share success stories.

Benefits for Hiring Partners

Now that Girl Ambassador participants are ready to work, the question is simple: are you ready to hire the next generation of leaders? Hiring a Girl Ambassador is more than filling a position. It is a commitment to mentorship, equity, and innovation. Paid internships help close gaps that Black girls rarely create but too often carry. They provide hands-on experience in spaces where Black girls are underrepresented, real pay and real responsibilities that go beyond busy work, and access to networks and references that can change life trajectories. At the same time, your organization gains fresh perspectives, digital fluency, and direct access to a diverse and prepared talent pipeline.

Partnering with Girls For A Change gives employers the opportunity to welcome motivated, trained, and well-supported young leaders into their workplace while strengthening both the organization and the community. Interns bring creativity, curiosity, cultural awareness, adaptability, and emerging tech skills that spark innovation and enrich workplace culture. Offering paid internships helps close opportunity gaps, builds equity, and invests directly in regional talent, creating a future-ready workforce that understands your mission and workplace values.

GFAC reduces the onboarding burden by providing pre-internship preparation, soft skills training, coaching, and ongoing support so interns arrive ready to work. Most importantly, employers gain a trusted partner in youth development. Girls For A Change walks with you every step of the way, ensuring you never carry the responsibility alone and that the experience is meaningful and successful for everyone involved.

Hiring Partners Benefit From:

  • Fresh ideas, creativity, and new problem-solving approaches
  • A diverse and prepared talent pipeline
  • Reduced onboarding time due to GFAC pre-training
  • Stronger workplace culture through cultural awareness and adaptability
  • Increased community visibility and trust
  • A future-ready workforce that is motivated and eager to learn
  • Support from GFAC throughout the entire internship period

Standing Together

We want our hiring partners to know this: you are not standing alone. You are standing with us and with an entire generation of young Black women who deserve a fair chance to lead, excel, and contribute.

Girls For A Change remains committed to building a future where Black girls are seen, heard, and given meaningful opportunities to succeed. And we remain committed to supporting the companies that choose to stand with them.

“Businesses succeed when people succeed. That has not changed, and it will not.”

Sistah Angela

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2025 Hiring Partners

Summer 2025 Internship Matches

Congratulations to our 2025 Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) participants! We are incredibly proud of their dedication and commitment throughout an entire school year of learning and growth. From managing online coursework and self-paced assignments to participating in group sessions, weekend travel experiences, and in-person spring classes, these young women have shown exceptional drive. They completed projects, built both soft and hard skills, and advanced their knowledge in technology and professional development. Now, they are fully prepared to take on paid internships, earn work-based learning credits, secure college recommendation letters, and compete for scholarships. Their focus, ambition, and determination have brought them to this moment, and they are ready to step confidently into the workforce this summer. Meet the 2025 GAP team who completed the program and are poised to make their mark!

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