We need people like you!

In order to create the types of holistic, hands-on, and profound learning environments we know will help our students succeed, we continually seek partnerships with professionals working in different fields throughout the greater New Orleans area.

Becoming an Internship Mentor is a rewarding opportunity to share your professional passion, get some support for your work, and mentor the next generation.

Commitment Required:
Internships typical run for an academic semester, 2-3 hours, twice a week.  However, every internship is unique and thus may be much shorter or longer, more or less intense.  Mentors work with the Real World Learning Coordinator to design the experience and define the time commitment. 

Benefits to Mentors

Professional

• Have an extra set of hands to tackle daily tasks at your organization
• Have a fresh set of eyes look at your work and see new answers to old problems
• Diversify your workforce
• Get work projects off the back burner
• Prepare potential future employees (internships are the best interview tool!)
• Have your business showcased in EQA's public promotional campaigns

Personal

• Share your passion with a new generation
• Provide a service for students in need
• Develop a new understanding of what it means to provide meaningful education

Commumity

• Join a city-wide network of professionals
• Positively impact drop out and graduation rates in our city
• Create new types of relationships within your organization
• Provide a service to the students and families in your community