# Stylist Intern Initiatives The Next of Us Intern Opportunity Fund Jumpstarts Students' Careers By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-02-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-of-us-intern References: [happi](https://www.happi.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2022-02-16/next-of-us-hair-care-teams-up-with-pay-our-interns-209405/) & [payourinterns.org](https://payourinterns.org/nou-internship-opportunity-fund) The [Next of Us Inter Opportunity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-chapter) was established by the newly launched [hair care brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-entrepreneurship) NOU (Next of Us) in partnership with Pay Our Interns. [Internships are essential](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internshark) to breaking into professional industries and gaining practical experience, but NOU wants to make this experience financially equitable, especially for students from historically excluded communities. To accomplish their goal, the company raised $50,000 for its Next of Us Inter Opportunity Fund, which will be awarded on need-based stipends to college students. This will help fund their living and educational expenses, including housing, transportation, food, and family care. Students are encouraged to apply for the grant through Pay Our Interns' website between February 6th and March 31st, 2022. Image Credit: NOU ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Equitable Internships:** Providing need-based stipends for internships helps to create more equitable opportunities for students from historically excluded communities. - **Internship Support Programs:** Creating internship support programs can help to break down financial barriers and increase access to valuable professional experience. - **Internship Diversity Initiatives:** Internship diversity initiatives can work towards making internships more accessible to students from all backgrounds, regardless of socioeconomic status. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty Industry:** Providing need-based stipends for internships in the beauty industry can help to increase diversity and foster innovation. - **Non-profit Industry:** Creating internship support programs within non-profit organizations can help to develop future leaders and increase the impact of social movements. - **Education Industry:** Internship diversity initiatives within the education industry can help students gain hands-on experience and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beauty Innovation Funds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreals-inclusive-beauty-fund.md) - [Skincare Brand Grant Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-the-future-initiative.md) - [US Student Esports Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-gen-fellowship.md) - [Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-voice-fellowship.md) - [Incarcerated Employment Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-chapter.md) - [Education-Supporting Beauty Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooted-in-success.md) - [Inclusive Artist Grant Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-ross-1.md) - [Creative-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cfda-and-swarovski.md) - [Impactful Beauty Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odele-for-good.md)