Career Immersion & Leadership Institute - Become A CILI Career Bridge Fellow

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About Career Bridge

Career Bridge is a transition support program for selected senior CILI Fellowship participants and Louisiana Educate Program (LEP) students who have 90 or more credit hours and are expected to graduate within the next academic year. This program offers a more in-depth and fast-paced approach compared to our CILI Fellowship Program, aiming to prepare and position college seniors for the rapidly approaching workforce. The Career Bridge Program is dedicated to getting YOU hired in your field of study!

Career Bridge participants are expected to:

Complete the intake questionnaire at the bottom of this page (please read the disclaimer below)
Engage in monthly sessions.
Engage monthly in 1:1 coaching session.

*Disclaimer: Students who are already partnered with the CILI organization whether a fellow and/or an LEP student are automatically transferred to the Career Bridge Program upon their transition into their senior year and need not apply here.

The CILI Career Bridge Program Application Process

CILI Career Bridge Eligibility

To be eligible for the CILI Fellowship, applicants must:

Be a BIPOC college student. (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
Be currently enrolled in a four-year college or university.
College senior or post-grad in grad school (College freshmen, sophomores, and juniors please apply for our CILI Fellowship Program).
Possess a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Resident of Louisiana (attended high school in Louisiana)
OR has family history in Louisiana (please explain in your application)

CILI Career Bridge Application Overview

To apply for the CILI Career Bridge program, complete the online application by October 31st. The application process consists of three rounds:

Round 1 - Basic Eligibility

Review Requirements: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria listed above.
Submit Application: Fill out the application form at the bottom of the page, providing contact information, academic details, career interests, etc.

Round 2 - Video Submission

Notification: Applicants who pass Round 1 will receive an email within 1-3 days with instructions for Round 2.
Video Instructions: Submit a video answering four questions about why you should be chosen for the CILI Career Bridge Program. The video should be no longer than 5 minutes, and only one video can be submitted.
Best Take: Make sure to submit your best take, as only one video is allowed.

Round 3 - Semi-Finalist Interviews

Notification: Applicants who pass Round 2 will receive an email to schedule a virtual interview.
Interview Details: The interview will be conducted with two CILI administrators and will last about 45 minutes to an hour. During the interview, the CILI administrators will ask in-depth questions about your personal and professional goals, and how you believe CILI can help you achieve them. The team will work to find a time that fits your schedule.

Admission into the CILI Career Bridge Program

Students who pass Round 3 will receive a congratulatory letter from founder and CEO Perry Sholes. They will also be invited to attend the annual CILI Winter Retreat to meet fellow cohort members and learn about the program and its resources.

Frequently Asked Questions/Helpful Tips:

Click here: CILI Fellowship Program Application FAQs.pdf

If you already have an account with us and are looking to apply, please email us at programmanager@internshiptalent.org. Thank you!!