This free summer event series is supercharging internships in Birmingham—apply by May 31

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College interns experience many challenges when it comes to making the most of their professional development, like living in a new city, missing the college environment and building new relationships. Working eight or more hours a day isn’t the easiest, either.

That’s why Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA) is hosting FuelAL, a free event series designed to help summer interns across the state plug into The Magic City’s culture, opportunities and attractions.

Read on for details and how to apply by May 31.

Impacting college interns + Birmingham

BBA’s FuelAL is a free statewide internship program designed to help summer interns connect with Alabama’s industries, communities and fellow young professionals.

Hosted by the BBA, in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) and Innovate Alabama, the program encourages students to consider Alabama as the ideal place to grow their careers through:

• Professional development
• Mentorship
• Networking + fun social activities
• Community engagement

Employers can also experience challenges when it comes to providing new, young talent with fun and impactful experiences. 

“If we want to keep emerging talent here after graduation, we need to start making meaningful connections with them today. Birmingham is the perfect place to make a difference while making a living and this program is an excellent opportunity for a summer intern to experience that Birmingham Has More.”

Trevor Sutton, Vice President of Economic Development, Birmingham Business Alliance

Why interns will love FuelAL

This summer, the BBA has planned an exciting list of events designed to bring interns together from across the Birmingham region.

Whether new to Birmingham or a local student looking to expand your horizons, FuelAL will help interns:

• Broaden their network
• Socialize with peers through professional workshops
• Participate in team-building exercises
• And more!

What events does FuelAL offer?

Check out the schedule below:

• Kickoff Social: 
  • When: Wednesday, June 4 | 5:30-7PM
  • Where: Monday Night Brewing Social Club, 14 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233

• Professional Development Luncheon: 
  • When: Tuesday, June 10 | 11AM-1PM
  • Where: Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

• Volunteer Day: 
  • When: Monday, June 16 | 9 -11:30AM 
  • Where: Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, 107 Walter Davis Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 

• Professional Development Luncheon: 
  • When: Tuesday, July 8 | 11AM-1PM
  • Where: Innovation Depot, 1500 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

• Volunteer Day: 
  • When: Friday, July 18 | 1-3PM
  • Where: Community Food Bank of Central AL, 107 Walter Davis Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209  

• End-of-Summer Celebration
  • When: Thursday, July 24 | 7PM 
  • Where: Regions Field, 1401 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233

Who can apply for FuelAL?

Wondering if you can participate in the program? If you’re a current college student and interning in the Greater Birmingham Region, you are eligible to apply.

For questions about FuelAL and the BBA’s talent initiatives for employers, contact Trevor Sutton.

Submit your application to Birmingham Business Alliance’s FuelAL by May 31. Hurry—spots fill fast!

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