2026-03-30T17:43:52-04:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 842556965 CORPORATE INTERNSHIP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE CORP 5042343483 3157 GENTILLY BLVD PMB 2184 NEW ORLEANS LA 70122 Perry Sholes President 9737231242 2026-03-31 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PERRY SHOLES 3157 GENTILLY BLVD PMB 2184 NEW ORLEANS LA 70122 192211 false X www.internshiptalent.org X 2019 LA CILI mission is to provide Talent Career Training & Leadership Development for college students in the New Orleans area & Louisiana Region. Our primary student training goals focus on 3-Primary Tiers of development: FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CAREER BRIDGE LEADERSHIP TRAINING & HIRE LEARNING PROGRAM which engages in talent development initiatives targeting leading companies that result in changing and enriching lives of college graduates of color encouraging students to stay and remain in the N.O. Region. The Leadership program delivers skill building and competency development thru paid internships that provide quality training and experiences rooted in the future success of college students in N.O. and across the Region of Louisiana. Each year CILI welcomes a cohort of nearly 40 fellows for a year of personal and professional development. Our goal is to ease the transition from academic to adult life by arming students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the workplace. 7 0 7 0 0 0 400773 29058 0 163153 0 0 0 0 400773 192211 0 0 0 0 0 106931 0 6986 6986 330439 212015 330439 325932 70334 -133721 45042 34818 -10174 115229 55216 -80411 CILI mission is to provide Talent Career Training & Leadership Development to college students in the New Orleans area & Louisiana Region. Our primary student training goals focus on 3-Primary Tiers of development: FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CAREER BRIDGE LEADERSHIP RETREAT & HIRE LEARNING PROGRAM which engages in talent development initiatives targeting leading companies that result in changing and enriching lives of college graduates of color encouraging students to stay and remain in the N.O. Region. The Leadership program delivers skill building and competency development thru paid internships that provide quality training and experiences rooted in the future success of college students in N.O. and across the Region of Louisiana. Each year CILI welcomes a cohort of nearly 40 fellows for a year of personal and professional development. Our goal is to ease the transition from academic to adult life by arming students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the workplace. false false 60223 64769 64769 FELLOWSHIP IMMERSION PROGRAM - The CILI Fellowship: The flagship multi-year program is highly competitive with a historical acceptance rate of approximately 43% to 45%. It offers a high-touch experience including 40+ hours of leadership immersion professional skill development such as financial literacy and Microsoft 365 training and 1-on-1 coaching. Immersion Fellowship engages in talent development initiatives targeting leading companies that result in changing and enriching lives of college graduates of color encouraging students to stay and remain in the N.O. Region. The Leadership program delivers skill building and competency development thru paid internships that provide quality training and experiences rooted in the future success of college students in N.O. and across the Region of Louisiana. Over its first five years CILI has demonstrated consistent growth and a commitment to diversity and excellence: Cohort Reach: CILI has processed 430 applicants and accepted 205 Fellows across five cohorts. Academic Excellence: Fellows maintained a strong average GPA of 3.20 over the five-year period. Diversity and Inclusion: The program has a strong focus on underserved populations with 68% female participants and 29% from HBCUs. In the most recent cohorts 43% of Fellows were first-generation college students and 29% were Pell Grant recipients. Alumni Network: The organization now boasts 105 official alumni who matriculate into the CILI4Life network where they are encouraged to pay it forward by mentoring future cohorts. Economic Contribution: Since 2021 210 Fellows have completed internships logging 31,500 professional hours and earning a total of $472,500 in wages within Louisiana companies. Regional Focus: Through the Mayors Summer Youth Program in Metro New Orleans 93 Fellows earned $209,250 while gaining 13,950 hours of career development. Each year CILI welcomes a new cohort of nearly 40 fellows for a year of personal and professional development. Our goal is to ease the transition from academic to adult life by arming students with the skills and experience needed to succeed in the workplace. 50218 54770 59398 FELLOWSHIP RETREAT - CILIs business retreat program aims to empower college students in the state providing them with career coaching and internship access throughout their academic journey. Immersion Leadership Retreat offers students a whirlwind of invaluable information and resources curated by our team. During this two-day event covering topics like Interview skills Resume building Workplace etiquette LinkedIn Networking Time management and more our students are ensured to be well-prepared for the dynamic local job landscape. The resume prep session includes headshot sessions insights into employer expectations and one-on-one discussions with seasoned professionals all aimed at equipping students with the tools they need to shine in job applications. With focus on Institute partners with businesses schools and students to offer internships in the New Orleans metro area Gulf Coast and Louisiana. Hosting 100+ students the retreat focuses on self-assessment principles with predictive index testing and in-depth discussions on individual results. This not only helped students identify their strengths and weaknesses but also provided insights into how they fit into a team-a crucial aspect of success in any work environment. Through these collaborations of coaching and mentoring college students gain valuable experience and guidance to help them succeed in their future careers. 30056 19336 19336 CAREER BRIDGE - Specifically for seniors and graduate students within 18 months of graduation this tier focuses on intensive networking and transition support to ensure career placement and retention. Utilizing Strategic Placements and Partnerships CILI successfully place students in diverse industries including healthcare public utilities Entergy non-profits and small businesses. A significant area of achievement is the banking and finance sector where CILI has established successful partnerships with institutions like Home Bank Fidelity Bank and Crescent Bank. Combined with CILIs multi-tiered approach to talent development CILIs HIRE LEARNING Program students embark on a journey of personal and professional development with our exclusive series of workshops titled Hire Learning$. Designed to empower students with essential career readiness and soft skills such as resume writing interviewing and workplace etiquette networking financial management Microsoft Office and more-to the broader college student population.! HIRE Learning is tailored for all college students regardless of major or background where sessions run throughout the year. The Career Bridge & Hire Learning Programs are dedicated to getting students either a paid internship or hired in their field of study! These programs include Monthly chats with a personal Coach and access to helpful online tools and resources to boost their skills. 111585 19650 19650 Other Program misc services - activities include CILIs Hire Learning program Grant writing expenses Social media marketing program software apps payroll processing fees and various other misc expenses to carryout CILIs 2024 Fellowship programs. 111585 19650 19650 252082 true true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 13 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false 0 0 false false false 7 0 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false true false false false LA X Perry Sholes 9737231242 3157 GENTILLY BLVD PMB 2184 NEW ORLEANS LA 70122 X Perry Sholes President 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Rachel Massey Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Juaquana Lewis Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 William DiPaola Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marques Colston Board Member 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marguerite Oestreicher Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tyler Litt Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jaquille Ross Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 1843 0 0 27215 0 29058 Immersion Fellowship 64769 64769 0 0 Retreat Fellowship 59398 59398 0 0 Career Bridge 19336 19336 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19650 19650 0 0 163153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 192211 163153 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75000 56250 18750 0 0 0 0 0 4447 0 4447 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27484 27484 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27115 0 27115 0 0 0 0 0 6986 6986 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9430 0 9430 0 2226 0 2226 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3337 0 3337 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1559 0 1559 0 Grant writing expense 10318 10318 0 0 Social media marketing-$7,456 & software apps-$5,436 12892 12892 0 0 Other program expenses 2237 2237 0 0 Fellowship Program expenses 142901 142901 0 0 0 0 0 0 325932 252082 66864 6986 0 0 0 0 38901 27986 0 0 0 0 6141 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6832 45042 34818 0 21509 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -13482 0 11676 -10174 95526 -10174 115229 X 0 0 0 0 55216 -80411 55216 -80411 45042 34818 -133721 0 0 0 -1906 0 X true X false true false X 0 0 184771 400773 192211 777755 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184771 400773 192211 777755 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 777755 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 184771 400773 192211 777755 1 1.0000 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Fellowship Program-HR Software System 3295 Fellowship Program-Management Software 3537 6832 0 SBA EIDL 20526 ACCRUED WAGES 75000 95526 Doing Business As Names CAREER IMMERSION & LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE Part VI, Line 11b Part VI Section B - Line 11b The organization provides an email copy of this Form 990 to its Executive Board first for review & discussion then forward same to all remaining members of its governing body for review. Part VI, Line 12c Part VI Line 12c Members are asked on a periodic basis as well as on an annual basis to disclose any relationship they may have with people doing business with the organization or if any member has acted in a way that personally benefited themselves over that of the organization. Part VI, Line 19 The organization did not make its governing documents conflict of interest policy or financial statements available to the public during the tax year. Part I General | Explanation:| Since its founding in 2019 by Human Resources executive Perry Sholes the Career Immersion & Leadership Institute CILI has evolved from a visionary idea at a regional leadership institute into a critical engine for workforce development in Louisiana. As it concludes its fifth year CILI celebrates a legacy of connecting underrepresented college students with high-wage career pathways directly addressing the brain drain of talent leaving the state. Part I General | Explanation:| A Multi-Tiered Approach to Talent Development CILIs success is built on a three-tier model designed to meet students at various stages of their academic journey: Hire Learning$: This entry-level program provides essential career readiness workshops such as resume writing interviewing and workplace etiquette to the broader college student population. The CILI Fellowship: The flagship multi-year program is highly competitive with a historical acceptance rate of approximately 43% to 45%. It offers a high-touch experience including 40+ hours of leadership immersion professional skill development such as financial literacy and Microsoft 365 training and 1-on-1 coaching. Career Bridge: Specifically for seniors and graduate students within 18 months of graduation this tier focuses on intensive networking and transition support to ensure career placement and retention. Part I General | Explanation:| Over its first five years CILI has demonstrated consistent growth and a commitment to diversity and excellence: Cohort Reach: CILI has processed 430 applicants and accepted 205 Fellows across five cohorts. Academic Excellence: Fellows maintained a strong average GPA of 3.20 over the five-year period. Diversity and Inclusion: The program has a strong focus on underserved populations with 68% female participants and 29% from HBCUs. In the most recent cohorts 43% of Fellows were first-generation college students and 29% were Pell Grant recipients. Part I General | Explanation:| Alumni Network: The organization now boasts 105 official alumni who matriculate into the CILI4Life network where they are encouraged to pay it forward by mentoring future cohorts. Economic Contribution: Since 2021 210 Fellows have completed internships logging 31,500 professional hours and earning a total of $472,500 in wages within Louisiana companies. Regional Focus: Through the Mayors Summer Youth Program in Metro New Orleans 93 Fellows earned $209,250 while gaining 13,950 hours of career development. Part I General | Explanation:| Potential Long-Term Impact: The Next 5 Years CILI is poised to deepen its impact over the next five years by aligning its strategy with the Strada Education Foundations Talent Disrupted recommendations which emphasize the necessity of paid internships and quality career coaching. Anchoring Talent in Louisiana: Beginning in 2026 CILI will shift its mission to focus even more exclusively on first-generation and Pell-eligible students to ensure these future leaders find high-wage jobs at home rather than seeking opportunities in other states. Higher Retention Rates: Data indicates that employees who start as interns have a 71% retention rate after one year; after five years they are 15% more likely to stay than those with no internship experience. By scaling its internship placements CILI aims to provide Louisiana employers with a more stable loyal workforce. Expanding the Ecosystem: For Cohort #6 CILI is targeting 50 new Fellows and expanding its reach into fields like Human Resources Legal Marketing and Engineering. Sustainable Mentorship: As the CILI4Life Alumni Network matures the next five years will see former Fellows transitioning into roles as donors board members and hiring managers creating a self-sustaining cycle of talent development for the region. Part I General | Explanation:| VISION FOR 2030 - REASONS for FUNDING CILI Combatting Louisianas Brain Drain: Louisiana consistently loses its college-educated talent to other states such as Texas. CILI directly addresses this by connecting state-wide students with local employers creating an ecosystem that anchors high-potential talent within the New Orleans region and across Louisiana. Proven Impact on Social Mobility and Equity: CILIs recruitment focuses on first-generation college students 43% Pell Grant recipients 29% and underrepresented populations. By providing these students with access to mid-to-high-wage career pathways CILI effectively reduces the risk of underemployment for the states most vulnerable high-achieving graduates. Adherence to National Workforce Best Practices: CILI has modeled its programming after the Strada Education Foundations Talent Disrupted recommendations which emphasize the necessity of paid internships clear employment outcomes and personalized career coaching. This ensures that donor funds are supporting a model proven to increase the probability of college-level employment. Part I General | Explanation:| ROI for INVESTORS - CILI offers the following measurable Returns on Investment: Superior Employee Retention Rates: Data shows that employees who begin as interns have a 71% retention rate after their first year. Furthermore after five years former interns are 15% more likely to stay with a company than those with no internship experience significantly reducing long-term turnover costs for Louisiana employers. Increased Competitive Advantage for Graduates: Students who complete paid internships a Cornerstone of CILIs Fellowship receive an average of 1.25 job offers compared to just 0.085 for those with no internship. This translates to a more efficient transition from the classroom to the workforce. Significant Earnings and Economic Impact: Paid interns command significantly higher starting salaries ranging from $55,000 to $60,000 whereas those without internships average between $40,000 and $45,000. By placing Fellows into these high-wage roles CILI increases the local tax base and boosts the regional economy. Scalable and Vetted Talent Pipeline: Over five years CILI has processed 430 applicants with a rigorous 43% acceptance rate maintaining a high academic standard with an average 3.20 GPA across its cohorts. This provides foundations with a pre-vetted high-performing pipeline of 105 official alumni ready to pay it forward as future mentors and leaders.