Connecting Talent. Creating Opportunity. Building the Future Workforce.
EICOP connects exceptional scholars with paid internships across entertainment, media, sports, music, and technology.
2017
Launched
3
Cities
50+
Partners
500+
Scholars Placed
Our Mission
Dedicated to educating, training, and recruiting the best and brightest.
EICOP is a non-profit workforce development program connecting HBCU and MSI students with careers across all aspects of the entertainment, media, sports, music, and technology industries.
Launched under the Obama White House Initiative on HBCUs, we've been building pathways since 2017 in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta.
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Since 2017
Building pathways
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Which describes you?
Launch your career in entertainment
Apply for a paid internship and get placed at a top company in music, film, media, sports, or technology.
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Engage the next generation
Host interns, speak to students, or engage in other ways. There are multiple opportunities to help build the next generation of industry talent.
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Our Programs
HBCU IN LA | NY | ATL
Break into the entertainment industry with a paid internship at some of the most recognized companies in the business. Whether you're passionate about music, film, media, or technology — this program puts you in the room where it happens.
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SportsMLB & MiLB Internship Program
Exclusively for freshmen — an early entry into the industry through a 1–2 week experienceship with Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball organizations. Your career starts now.
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Game DesignHBCU IN LA Games
An immersive summer program in C++ programming, game design, and game development. Master Unity, tackle game jams, and build the portfolio and interview skills you need to land an internship in the games industry.
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Film & TVBacklot Academy PA Certification
Earn your Production Assistant certification through Backlot Academy and step onto professional film and TV sets ready to work.
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Scholar Stories
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Alumni Voices
Hear from EICOP scholars in their own words
“If not for you all providing us dreamers the chance to be present and demonstrate to these fantastic partners what we are made of, this would not have been possible. I'm really grateful that you gave me this chance.”
Paris Rainey
HBCU IN LA Cohort, 2023
“I learned how to network...I learned how to navigate the room, and really talk to people and build connections before getting into 'Can I get a job?'. That's how you really learn how to connect with people genuinely.”
Jada George
HBCU IN LA Cohort, 2018
"Our goal is to provide a diverse, ready-for-hire talent pool for employment across the industry."
— EICOP Mission Statement
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Whether you're a student, a company, or a supporter — there's a place for you in the EICOP community.