Emma Bowen Foundation
Katz is proud to be a sponsor of the Emma Bowen Foundation.
The Emma L. Bowen Foundation was established by the media industry
to help increase access to permanent job opportunities for minority
students. The Foundation's program is unlike other intern programs
in that students work for a partner company during summers and school
breaks from the end of their junior year in high school until they
graduate from college. During that five-year period, students have
an opportunity to learn many aspects of corporate operations and develop
company-specific skills. Students in the program receive an hourly
wage, as well as matching compensation to help pay for college tuition
and expenses. Mentoring from selected staff in the sponsoring company
is also a key element of the program.
Selection Process:
The partner company and the Foundation staff work together to select
local high schools from which to recruit students. Foundation staff
discusses the program with principals and guidance counselors and
request assistance with student recruitment. Student application forms
are provided for qualified candidates. Students with a GPA of 3.0
or better are eligible. Student applications, teacher recommendations
and academic records are reviewed by Foundation staff and forwarded
to the partner company. Interviews with students can be conducted
with or without Foundation staff. The partner company makes the ultimate
selection.
Katz Media Group’s Commitment:
The partner company's commitment is to offer the student a variety
of work experiences and increasing levels of responsibility during
the five-year program. The partner company also agrees to assign a
permanent mentor to the student, other than his or her direct supervisor.
The mentor will meet with the student and the student's supervisor
on a periodic basis to offer advice and guidance, track progress and
deal with any problems. The partner company agrees to pay the student's
salary, matching funds, and an annual membership contribution to the
Foundation. A partner company representative will also be invited
to sit on the Foundation's Board of Directors, which meets twice a
year.
How to Apply:
Students interested in the program should contact the Emma Bowen Foundation
directly at: http://www.emmabowenfoundation.com.
