Apply Now: Tiffany Haddish’s She Ready Internship Program
Tiffany Haddish is holding the door open for the next generation of industry leaders and welcoming them with open arms. “I believe that children that come from different cultures deserve a chance to work in the industry and I...
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Tiffany Haddish is holding the door open for the next generation of industry leaders and welcoming them with open arms. “I believe that children that come from different cultures deserve a chance to work in the industry and I would like people that look like me to be able to represent me too in the industry,” said Haddish, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The “Girls Trip” breakout, who has spoken publicly about her own experiences in foster care, has teamed up with Ready to Succeed to “launch an internship program that will place foster youth in positions at her She Ready Prods. Set to kick off in 2021, it will provide access and opportunity while also serving as a pipeline for talent that could lead to a more inclusive industry,” the source details.
The paid internship will include mentorship and a “‘suitcase’ packed with resources that will help ready them for work.” Financial stipends that will help cover transportation and other work-related expenses will be provided.
Open to current or former foster youth and/or systems involved youth between the ages of 18 and 25, the inaugural internship is designed for those currently attending a community or four- year college in California and who are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications are now open, and finalists will be selected next month.
“Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker,” “Like a Boss,” and “The Kitchen” are among Haddish’s recent credits. The actress, producer, and stand-up comedian’s upcoming slate includes “Homecoming Queen,” a feature inspired by Haddish’s experience of traveling to Africa and thinking she was royalty, and Season 2 of animated comedy “Tuca & Bertie,” which is switching homes from Netflix to Adult Swim.
