UNCF Boston Area

🚨2025 - 2026 Lighted Pathways Summer Internship Program Application🚨

Do you know a current college sophomore or college junior looking for hands-on experience in the Asset Management Industry? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for them. The Lighted Pathways Program is a paid internship opportunity for the Summer of 2026 with a Host Firm in Boston which includes travel, housing & meals, professional development, mentoring, access to industry certifications and community events - at no additional cost to students.

Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher, be enrolled full-time at an accredited 4-year college or university with preferences given to students attending HBCUs and majoring in Accounting, Business, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Sciences, Computer Science, Data Anayltics, Economics, Finance, Marketing or Mathematics.

This is truly a life-changing opportunity. Please be sure to have qualified students APPLY TODAY https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2iVJ00000e5KlRYAU

Leading With Purpose

The UNCF New England Area Office hosted its Inaguaral "She Leads: Lift As We Rise" Breakfast on Wednesday, June 11 at the UMass Boston Club. The event had nearly 100 remarkable women in attendace including Massacusetts Governor Maura T. Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.

The all HBCU Almnae intergenerational panel focused on navigating career evolution, cultivating resilience and mental well-being, and leveraging the power of community and mentorship. The insight they shared on their personal life and career journey underscored the critical importance of defining and living with purpose. We were also delighted to a few of our talented, female Lighted Pathways and Ernest E. Just student interns in the room for this inspirational discussion.

A very special thank you to our panelists Dr. Thea James, Secretary April English and Dr. Devin Cromartie Bodrick along with our moderator Courtney Boston!!!

This event marked the inaugural "She Leads" breakfast aimed to foster a strong, interconnected leadership network of women. Many of the women in the room have, in their own way, shaped and continue to define the world in which we live. UNCF New England was honored to bring nearly 100 remarkable women across generations together under our umbrella to connect, uplift and lead.

🚨🚨🚨We are 3-Weeks Away from Boston's Most Anticipated Event!!!🚨🚨🚨

This year, we will honor Adage Capital Management, L.P. with our Leadership Award during the 2025 UNCF "A Mind Is..." New England Gala on Thursday, March 13 at the Seaport Hotel.

Adage Capital Management, L.P. and Co-Founder Phill Gross has been a true champion in the work to ensure a pipeline of HBCU talent for the Asset Management Industry.

There's still time to join us for this amazing evening. Please visit https://uncf.org/events/2025-uncf-a-mind-is-gala-new-england for sponsorship opportunities or ticket sales. We look forward to celebrating with you on March 13!