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QuantHub connects Alabama students with paid data and AI internships, expert mentorship, and skills training that open doors to high-growth careers.

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  •   High school & undergraduate
  •   8-week summer internships 
  •   Data & AI career exploration 
  •   Professional skill development
  •   Alabama HBCU students
  •   12-week fall internships 
  •   Applied AI projects 
  •   Professional skill development

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SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT

Kingston.
Kingston

During his internship at Tquila Automation, rising junior Kingston created an AI-powered recruitment chatbot, gaining valuable skills in automation, data analytics, and engineering.

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Irene.
Irene
Recent high school graduate Irene balanced two internships while gaining hands-on experience in data and cybersecurity at BBT Connects, where she set up security cameras and enhanced data visualization systems.
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Mang.
Mang
As a rising high school junior, Mang interned at EBSCO. He enhanced EBSCO’s credentialing system, adding over 1,500 skills and 32 new credentials while creatively applying his coding skills to streamline tasks.
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Calvin.
Calvin

A homeschooling senior, Calvin interned at Alabama Capital Network, where he aided with a database migration, saving the organization $2,500 annually while honing his data management and communication skills.
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Overview

Data Scholars focus on data career exploration and skill building. Training paths and enrichment activities compliment Scholars’ internship projects, while industry professionals and faculty from Alabama colleges and universities spark discussion and inspire academic next steps.

Scholars will have the opportunity to advance their skills in the areas of advanced data visualization and storytelling, statistical analysis and decision making, and ethical data and AI stewardship. Hands-on workshops will cover topics such as Excel, SQL, Python, prompt engineering, AI agents, and more.

Scholars are expected to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week to their internship assignment and an additional 5-10 hours per week to skills training and other program activities.

On-site, hybrid, and virtual internship opportunities are available with employers across the state. The program can be completed 100% virtually and students in all parts of Alabama are encouraged to apply.

  • Enrolled in any Alabama high school  
    • We welcome applications from public, private, virtual, and home school students
  • 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2026  (Signed parental consent is required if under 18 )
  • Employers will see your QuantHub skills alongside your internship application, so earning certificates will help you standout.
    • First, create an internship application at the link below, then you will gain free access to QuantHub through the internship application portal. You may also access QuantHub through your school.
  • When selecting internship candidates, participating employers will also consider applicants’ career interests, academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and desire to lead and innovate in Alabama 

          All Alabama high school students are encouraged to apply. Regardless of your prior experience, skill level, or career interest, data and AI skills are increasingly important in every job field!

          Next Session: June 7-July 30, 2027 (8 weeks)
          Student Application Open: February 1-May 1
          Internship Interviews & Offers: March 1-May 11
          Scholar Showcase & National Intern Day Celebration: July 30 at McWane Science Center in Birmingham

          Are internships paid?
          Yes. High School Scholars receive a $1,200 stipend upon successful program completion.  Undergraduate Scholars receive a $2,400 stipend.

          Overview

          AI for Alabama connects undergraduate HBCU students with paid, applied AI internships across Alabama. Through real employer projects, industry-recognized skills training, and leadership development, participants gain hands-on experience using AI to solve workplace challenges while preparing to shape Alabama’s rapidly evolving AI-economy.

          The inagural session will run from August 31-November 20, 2026. Students will work part-time (~20 hours/week) and receive a $4,800 stipend upon program completion.

          Student Application Open: July 24
          Internship Interviews & Offers: August 14-28
          Fall Showcase: November 20, venue TBD

          • Undergraduates attending any Alabama HBCU
          • 3.0 GPA
          • When selecting internship candidates, participating employers will also consider applicants’ career interests, academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and desire to lead and innovate in Alabama 

                  All Alabama HBCU students are encouraged to apply. Regardless of your prior experience, skill level, or career interest, data and AI skills are increasingly important in every job field!

                  Alabama Association of Nonprofits
                  Alabama Office of Civic Engagement
                  Crimson Wealth Management
                  Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center
                  Hispanic and Immigrant Center of Alabama
                  LunarLab
                  Southern Research
                  The Founder’s Playground
                  TMB Tax & Financial
                  Town of Newbern
                  United Way of Madison County

                  Can I intern while taking classes?
                  Yes. AI for Alabama opportunities are part-time, ~20 hours/week. You will coordinate your schedule with your host employer in week 1. Internships and enrichment are designed to compliment coursework and may be completed alongside classes or other commitments.

                  Can graduate students participate?
                  No. The 2026 fall cohort is open to undergraduates only.

                  Is housing or transportation assistance provided?
                  No. Interns will recieve a $4,800 stipend at the end of the program.

                  Can international students apply?
                  Yes. International students enrolled at participating Alabama HBCUs are encouraged to apply. Students are responsible for confirming with their institution that they are eligible to participate based on their visa or immigration status and for securing any required authorization before beginning an internship.

                  Is my school an HBCU?
                  The following schools are eligible HBCUs:

                  • Alabama A&M University ​
                  • Alabama State University​
                  • Bishop State Community College​
                  • Drake State Community & Technical College​
                  • Gadsden State Community College​
                  • Lawson State Community College​
                  • Miles College​
                  • Oakwood University​
                  • Selma University​
                  • Shelton State Community College​
                  • Stillman College​
                  • Talladega College​
                  • Trenholm State Community College​
                  • Tuskegee University​
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