Explore what's next with CILI
Applications for Cohort #7 are now closed. Still interested in the CILI Fellowship Program? Contact us at programmanager@internshiptalent.org for more information.
Five teams from Loyola, Dillard, Xavier and Nicholls State tackle a real-world marketing challenge for New Orleans business Crazy Plant Bae. College students attend free with a valid school ID.
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Teams will develop practical strategies to grow the brand's reach, attract customers, and measure marketing success.
Loyola University New Orleans
Dillard University
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Xavier University of Louisiana · 2 teams
Nicholls State University
An evening bringing together CILI Fellows, employers, sponsors, and community leaders to celebrate Louisiana's next generation of professionals.
A formal dining experience centered on professional etiquette, meaningful conversations, and career-building connections.
A new cohort. New connections. Your next chapter. Join Cohort #7 for three days of connection, leadership, and preparation for the CILI Fellowship journey.
Arrival times and additional details will be announced. Cohort #7 Fellows: visit your logistics page for event preparation and updates when available.
Event and cohort logistics pages coming soon.
Born from the need to reduce systemic disparities and fill critical talent gaps in the local workforce, the Career Immersion & Leadership Institute (CILI) builds pathways for first-generation college students to access employment opportunities and competitive wages.
Our flagship Fellowship Program connects Louisiana college students with paid internship opportunities and nearly a year of professional and personal development as they transition from college to career.
Meet the Fellows and explore the talented college students in CILI's sixth cohort.
VIEW THE FELLOW DIRECTORY →Help create professional experiences and connections for the next generation of Louisiana talent.
EXPLORE PARTNERSHIPS →Your contribution supports career readiness, leadership development, and access to opportunities for college students.
MAKE A DONATION →“CILI prepares college students for the workforce by gaining them access to internships and instilling workplace habits that set them up for success. They connect you to all sorts of opportunities: connections, people, grants, scholarships—it’s more than just internships.”
“I planned to hire one CILI intern, but I loved the two fellows we interviewed so much that I hired both. They came in better prepared and more mature than some people I had on staff. Whatever CILI fellows are doing in those workshops, I wish every entry-level employee could learn those things.”
A special video message from U.S. Congressman Troy Carter recognizing CILI and its work to expand opportunities for Louisiana students.
Whether you're a student, employer, supporter, or community partner, there's a place for you in the CILI community.
