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The AGB Foundation is looking for high school & college students
for a six-week paid internship.

Disrupting the cycle of poverty through workforce development, financial wellness, & philanthropy

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The AGB Foundation is looking for high school & college students
for a six-week paid internship.

Disrupting the cycle of poverty through workforce development, financial wellness, & philanthropy

Program Goals

Workforce Development

Exposure to a professional environment and opportunities to make connections can change the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our AGB Business Internship has impacted hundreds of students, teaching them invaluable business and communication skills and exposing them to minority entrepreneurs and professionals.

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Financial Wellness

The AGB Foundation is working to close the racial wealth gap between black and white households. We provide educational seminars, as well as the Secure Podcast, on a range of business and financial topics for young minority professionals, and direct assistance to families experiencing a crisis. Our goal is to help people of color improve their financial security and quality of life.

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Philanthropy

We believe in giving back to communities in need and providing financial support to deserving students for higher education. Our foundation has awarded more than $55K in scholarships to help young people of color achieve their dreams. We’ve also provided direct assistance to numerous nonprofit organizations in vulnerable Chicago neighborhoods.

Scholarships Community Appreciation
350+

Families supported annually through Family First care packages

290+

Youth served

8,600+

Hours of internship and coaching provided

$55,500

Scholarships awarded

100% of our interns and scholarship recipients feel prepared to search for employment and internships after completing our program.

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Apply for a Summer Business Internship

Motivated young high school and college students in Chicago are invited to apply for the 2023 AGB Summer Business Internship. This robust, six-week paid internship experience pairs qualified students with successful businesses, nonprofits,…

We are providing inspiration, access, and resources to empower people and address poverty in vulnerable communities.

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