Financial Empowerment Incubator Internship

Voice Up Purpose-Driven Financial Empowerment Incubator

A Groundbreaking Partnership for Purpose-Driven Financial Empowerment

Program Overview
Join this first-of-its-kind partnership between Voice Up, Oklahoma Wildcats Academy, and IronHawk Financial Wealth Management Services

This innovative collaboration offers a fully remote, 100% flexible development experience for aspiring undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming the next generation of purpose-driven financial and insurance leaders. As one of the leading firms in the financial, insurance, and wealth management industry, IronHawk Financial in partnership with Voice Up has designed this intensive 8-week program to provide hands-on experience with cutting-edge concepts while empowering students to align their purpose with financial strategies that create positive social impact.

Purpose-Driven Financial Leadership
Building on Voice Up's core principles of Collaboration , Humility , Precision , Patience , and Empathy , this program is specifically designed to help participants discover their purpose while developing practical financial and insurance expertise. Participants will learn strategies specifically designed to inform and empower students, youth, young adults, and families from the most underserved communities, providing them with access to financial knowledge they typically cannot attain through traditional educational channels.

Global Networking Experience
As a required component of the internship, participants will attend the OWA Global Impact Networking Alliance Conference at a significantly reduced registration fee of $50 per student for each day $100 total. This two-day global business impact conference provides invaluable opportunities for students to:

- Network with other students interested in finance, insurance, and business from throughout the United States and beyond
- Engage with industry leaders and potential mentors
- Participate in specialized workshops and presentations
- Build lasting professional relationships that extend beyond the incubator program
- Connect with peers who share a commitment to purpose-driven financial leadership
- Discover potential career pathways in the financial and insurance sectors

Program Structure
Duration: 8 weeks
Format: 100% remote
Time Commitment: Flexible, 15-20 hours per week
Schedule: Self-paced with weekly check-ins

Core Learning Modules

Module 1: Purpose-Aligned Financial Networking
Building on Voice Up's Collaboration Principle
- Identifying Strategic Network Connections in Underserved Communities
- Building Meaningful Professional Relationships with Purpose-Driven Intent
- Converting Digital Networking into Community Impact Opportunities
- Maintaining and Leveraging Networks for Social Financial Empowerment
- Project: Develop a networking strategy focused on financial education access

Module 2: Tax-Advantaged Wealth Building for Underserved Communities
Building on Voice Up's Precision Principle
- Understanding IRS Code 7702 Fundamentals for Community Education
- Implementing Tax-Advantaged Strategies for Families with Limited Resources
- Analyzing Success Stories from Disadvantaged Communities
- Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Financial Literacy
- Project: Create an educational presentation on tax benefits for underserved youth

Module 3: Accessible Health Insurance Solutions
Building on Voice Up's Empathy Principle
- Analyzing Healthcare Challenges in Underserved Communities
- Exploring Alternative Insurance Models for Vulnerable Populations
- Strategies for Family Benefits Optimization Across Income Levels
- Compliance and Risk Management for Community-Based Organizations
- Project: Develop a simplified benefits guide for young families

Module 4: Financial Services Access and Entrepreneurship
Building on Voice Up's Patience and Humility Principles
- Breaking Down Banking Barriers for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
- Capital Access Strategies for Community-Based Businesses
- Financial Literacy Program Development for Youth
- Technology Solutions for Financial Inclusion
- Project: Create a financial inclusion plan for a specific underserved community

Elite Program Components

Executive Learning Sessions
- Bi-Weekly recorded presentations from industry leaders across all three partner organizations
- Interactive masterclass webinars focused on purpose-driven financial strategies
- Premium case studies demonstrating financial empowerment in underserved communities
- Exclusive access to proprietary digital resources from Voice Up, Oklahoma Wildcats Academy, and IronHawk Financial

Cross-Organizational Mentorship
- Weekly one-on-one virtual meetings with mentors
- Personalized feedback connecting financial expertise with purpose discovery
- Strategic career guidance on creating social impact through financial services
- Direct networking opportunities with professionals committed to community empowerment

Practical Community Experience
- Simulated financial education sessions for underserved community members
- Real-world case studies featuring successful financial inclusion initiatives
- Collaborative projects with fellow participants across geographic boundaries
- Opportunities to develop financial literacy materials for actual community programs

Flexibility and Purpose Alignment
- Self-paced project work
- Purpose discovery exercises integrated throughout the program
- Personalized pathway development based on individual strengths

Capstone Project: Community Financial Empowerment
In the final two weeks, participants will develop a comprehensive financial empowerment initiative targeting an underserved community of their choice. This project will demonstrate the participant's ability to:
- Identify financial knowledge gaps in vulnerable populations
- Apply tax-advantaged strategies appropriate for various income levels
- Create accessible insurance and benefits education materials
- Develop inclusive banking and financial service recommendations
- Build sustainable financial literacy programs that address systemic barriers
- Align their personal purpose with financial empowerment strategies

Application Process
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- Competitive online application highlighting commitment to social impact
- Brief personal statement connecting purpose discovery to financial services
- No geographic restrictions - open to undergraduate and graduate students worldwide

Benefits for Participants
- Gain specialized knowledge in purpose-driven financial and insurance strategies
- Build professional connections across purpose-aligned organizations
- Develop practical skills for creating financial literacy in underserved communities
- Create portfolio-worthy projects demonstrating expertise and social impact
- Consideration for positions with partner organizations
- Executive letter of recommendation
- Premium digital certificate highlighting purpose-driven financial leadership
- Conference attendance and networking with like-minded students nationwide

Three Ways to Participate:

All team members have the opportunity to progress towards a paid stipend as their ideas are refined and developed including the option to progress to the level of independent contactor for Voice Up sponsored for a period of 6 months to 12 months paid an hourly rate of $20 to $30 for a maximum of 15 hours per week per academic semester.

1. Volunteer Track: Contribute your talents while building valuable leadership experience and expanding your network. Perfect for those seeking to make an impact alongside other commitments.

2. Academic Credit: Earn credit at your institution while leading real-world change. We'll work with your school's specific requirements to ensure the experience meets academic guidelines.

3. Paid Fellowship: Selected candidates with strong social impact project proposals may receive stipends of $500-$750 monthly. These opportunities are secured case-by-case through partnerships between Voice Up and potential sponsors. Requires commitment to a 3-4 month specific project.

All options include:
- 100% remote, 100% flexible scheduling
- 5-10 hours weekly commitment
- Full mentorship and leadership development
- No minimum semester requirement