SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National
public accounting and consulting firm Novogradac welcomes a paid
intern who is part of the Open Access Fellowship 2022 program,
which works to increase the representation of Black and Latinx
professionals working to improve health, education and wealth
outcomes in low-income communities across America.
Bianca Cole starts an internship
with Novogradac this week as part of a collaboration between Real
Estate Associate Program (REAP), the nation's leading and most
successful initiative connecting professionals of color to
commercial real estate for more than two decades, and Open Access,
a group of executive-level community development finance
professionals.
"Novogradac is pleased to continue advancing community
development education and looks forward to another successful
experience with our Open Access fellow," said Michael J. Novogradac, CPA, managing partner of
Novogradac. "We believe community development finance can lead to
even better outcomes with participation from a diverse and
representative professional community."
Across multiple companies, 24 internships are offered.
Novogradac's fellow has been matched with a mentoring trained
professional and will work a minimum of 16 hours a week. "I am
excited to be working with the public policy and government
relations team to further my understanding of tax credit policy,"
Cole said. Currently pursuing her Master's in Urban and Regional
Planning at Georgetown University, Cole
is passionate about equitable and inclusive communities.
All Open Access Fellows–including those working outside of
Novogradac–will receive 10 hours of virtual education in community
development through Novogradac and the opportunity to attend a 2022
Novogradac conference in person or virtually.
"Novogradac is honored to have the opportunity to share our
educational resources and experience through this program," said
Amy Hook, Novogradac's Chief Social
Impact Officer. "We are well positioned to provide mentorship and
an inside perspective, but we're also eager to learn from Bianca's
experiences and perspective."
To be eligible for the Open Access Fellowship, applicants are
required to have a four-year college degree. There is no fee to
participate.
About Novogradac
Novogradac began operations in 1989 and has grown to more than 600
employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax,
audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac
include affordable housing, opportunity zones, community
development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.
Media Contact
Alex Ruiz, Novogradac,
9259494200, alex.ruiz@novoco.com
SOURCE Novogradac