Introducing UNCC's Profound Niners
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Represent as a Proud Future NC Educator
Whether you are certain you would like to pursue teaching or you are just starting to explore the possibility, this internship will give you professional development that inspires you.
Get paid for an experience you'll love.
Build community connections with students and professionals with similar interests.
Gain personal professional development and mentorship from astounding male educators of color.
Why are we searching for amazing male candidates of color for this position?
Profound Niners hopes to create leaders in the teaching profession who are prepared to inspire all students towards promising career paths.
52% of students within traditional public schools in North Carolina are students of color but Black males only make up 2% of the teaching force.
Young boys of color who have a positive experience with a Black male educator by the 3rd grade are 13% more likely to enroll in college.
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Learn from Profound Gentlemen
Profound Gentlemen is a nationwide organization of male educators of color. Interns will partner with representatives from the Charlotte area to act as your mentors as you explore the benefits of a career in teaching and receive high-quality professional development.