Summer Internship for HBCU Students
Posted 2025-04-06RiseForward is an eight-week, hybrid summer internship collaboration with Salesforce and Bishop Ranch that connects talented HBCU students with leading companies at Bishop Ranch. This program is designed to bridge opportunity gaps by providing students with hands-on intern experience, mentorship, and career development skills in technology, procurement and business operations.
A career in procurement, technology, and business operations places you at the heart of a company's strategic functions. These interconnected paths offer a comprehensive understanding of organizational processes, enabling you to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. The integration of technology in procurement is revolutionizing how businesses source and manage resources, making these roles increasingly vital.
This is a 8-week, paid, hybrid internship opportunity for HBCU students. The first 4 weeks are on site in San Francisco, California and the last 4 weeks are remote. Travel and lodging provided by Tech Forward. Participants will work as junior procurement specialists, with past interns having been placed at companies such as
BCforward - www.bcforward.com - a global IT consulting and workforce fulfillment firm
Salesforce - www.salesforce.com - Salesforce is the worldÂs #1 customer relationship management (CRM) platform
SYCOMP - www.sycomp.com - a global provider of innovative data center, cloud, and security services and solutions that deliver superior results.
 future placements at these specific companies are not guaranteed
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
To be eligible for the HBCU Forward Procurement Internship Program, you must:
 Be a U.S. citizen
 Have a minimum 2.7 GPA
 Be enrolled in a degree-seeking program in an accredited HBCU
 Be an Undergraduate Junior or Senior Student
APPLICATION PROCESS
 Please complete this online application form.
 You will need to provide a copy of your transcript.
 Your resume and letter of recommendation from a past internship managers (If not work history please provide recommendation from college professor)
 (2) References (1 personal and 1 professional)
KEY DATES
 Application Closes 3/7/2025
 Interviews will be completed by 4/11/2025
 Internship Start Date: 5/19/2025
 Internship End Data: 7/11/2025
 Dates subject to change
If you have any questions please email us at [email protected]
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