Internship Program
The 2022-23 BRAVE Brandeis Intern Program
• Post COVID-19 Labor Economics for Transitioning and Transitioned American Military Service Members (SMs) and Veterans
• Public Policy Considerations for American Military Veterans
• Grassroots Business Development for Transitioning Service Member Workforce Needs and Entrepreneurship
Although intern positions are unpaid at this time, some students are able to obtain academic credit for their contributions. BRAVE successfully supports students of distinction with recommendations to graduate schools and post-grad employment.
BRAVE Skills needed overview: Analytics (Quantitative & Qualitative; Economics & Corporate level) —- Survey Research Marketing — Graphic Design (website design) — Advanced Software Coding (to build a job search match engine — on a map geographically matching jobs locations with candidates’ interests) — Financial Modeling — Data Visualization — Business plan writing/packaging for investors. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Coursework in finance or economics a plus.
BRAVE/Brandeis Research Projects 2022-2023
| PROJECT | SUBJECT AREA | LEVEL | IMPACT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Plan Update (Post COVID) | Non-profit expansion | Graduate | Greater BRAVE Good |
| Legislative Initiatives; Research projects for the legislative Joint Committee on Federal and Veterans Affairs Statehouse Internships, Earned Income Tax Cred. | Economics/Public Policy | Graduate | Veterans Purchasing Power |
| Valor Act I & II Review Calculate Valor Act I for PLC for national vets | Education/Public Policy | Undergrad/grad | More Efficient Use of PLCs* Analyze impact of Valor Act I PLC and set up for expansion to the private network |
| Servicemember Work Transition (TTR) | Labor Workforce Policy | Undergrad/grad | Vet Workforce Support |
| TTR Private Veterans Retirement Fund | Economics/Public Policy | Graduate | Improved Retirees Financial Security |
| Social Media/Web Management | Demonstrated Skill | Undergrad | Brand Messaging-Communications |
| Organizational Development | Heller Prospect | Graduate | BRAVE Expansion |
| Non-profit Program Design | Heller Prospect | Graduate | BRAVE Expansion |
| Philanthropy Program Design | Heller Prospect | Graduate | BRAVE Expansion |
| Veterans Advocacy | Undergrad/Heller | Undergrad/grad | Legislature Part. |
| TTR BP | Relevant Training | IBS | BRAVE Expansion |
| TTR Pitch | Relevant Training | IBS | BRAVE Expansion |
| TTR Financials | Complete financial review for TTR and help construct the investor package for initial, start-up funding. | IBS | BRAVE Expansion |
| TTR Program Allies | Research Skill | Undergrad/Graduate | BRAVE Ex |
| Affordable Vet Housing | Heller Prospect | Graduate | BRAVE Ex |