Launching Leaders

Farm Credit is working to remove barriers to entry, ensuring that all individuals have equitable access to successful careers in agriculture.

Launching Leaders Program

Farm Credit aims to attract a diverse talent pool to most effectively support its mission. To help meet this goal, Farm Credit established the “Launching Leaders” program, a stipend awarded to all Farm Credit interns who attend or graduated within the past year from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or are active members of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS), regardless of college or university.

These funds are awarded in addition to the compensation an intern receives. Farm Credit hopes that this award both attracts qualified students to Farm Credit, and helps remove barriers such as the cost of relocation.

“As far as my experience goes, it was nothing short of amazing! Working for a cooperative like Cobank allowed me to grow and develop as a young professional seeking career clarity. The meaningful connections I have made are life-changing.”
– Michael H., Langston University

Questions?

Please contact Mary Streiffert with further questions about the Launching Leaders program.

Launching Leaders supports HBCU and MANRRS students

Farm Credit established the Farm Credit “Launching Leaders” program, a stipend awarded to all Farm Credit interns who attend or graduated in the previous year from an HBCU or are active members of a MANRRS.

What can I expect from a Farm Credit internship?

The specific responsibilities and opportunities for each intern will depend upon the particular Farm Credit institution for which the student is interning. However, interns may expect to work with Farm Credit staff in the following departments:

Communications and marketing
Lending and customer relations
Information technology
Appraisal Credit analysis
Accounting and legal
Human resources
…and more!

Interested in applying for a Farm Credit internship? Visit our careers page to find internships, or use our Find a Lender tool to identify a Farm Credit institution near you to contact them about specific internship opportunities.

HBCU Partnership challenge

The Launching Leaders stipend is part of Farm Credit’s commitment to the HBCU Partnership Challenge, a public pledge where organizations foster meaningful relationships with HBCUs.