@Cloud NextGen · Internship Track
🎓 "Bachelors" Program · New Grads & Young Professionals

Build Real Things.
Make Real Impact.

AI is disrupting entry-level jobs. The best response? Build a portfolio of real, shipped work. Gain hands-on experience contributing to live @Cloud tech, data, and media projects — and grow as a Kingdom-minded professional.

Volunteer · Portfolio-building Mentors: Ray · Jamie · David Launch: May 2026 Term length: 2–3 months
Why This Matters Now

AI Is Replacing Entry-Level Jobs.
You Need Real Experience to Stand Out.

The job market for new graduates has shifted dramatically. Here's what the data says:

New York Times · Oct 2025

"For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here"

Rising unemployment among recent grads as companies replace entry-level roles with AI systems.

Forbes · Aug 12, 2025

"AI and the Vanishing Entry-Level Job: The Changing Future of Work"

New grad hiring dropped 50% in 2024, partly due to AI replacing entry-level tasks.

CNN · Aug 4, 2025

"College Grads Compete with AI for Entry-Level Jobs"

AI is directly competing with graduates for entry-level positions, making the job market tougher than ever.

Forbes · Aug 28, 2025

"Stanford Study Warns: AI Is Already Costing Young Workers 13% of Their Jobs"

A Stanford study finds a 13% decline in jobs for young workers in roles susceptible to automation since late 2022.

Job hunting is harder. AI is displacing entry-level roles. The graduates who will succeed are the ones who can point to real projects they shipped — not just a degree.

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Career Clarity & Guidance

Understanding career paths, growth opportunities, and how to align your skills with what the market actually needs in an AI-driven world.

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Mentorship & Real Networking

Access to experienced professionals who can help you navigate the workplace, build relationships with managers and peers, and open doors through referrals.

Why NextGen Internship

More Than a Side Project

You're not simulating work — you're shipping real deliverables that serve a real ministry and real people.

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Interview-Ready Portfolio

Real deliverables you can talk about in interviews — dashboards, pipelines, media content, and AI tools that are actually live and in use.

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Team Collaboration Skills

Structured team cadence with regular check-ins. Learn to communicate, stay accountable, divide work, and present your results — just like a real job.

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Two-Way Learning

Our mentors learn from your fresh perspective on AI trends and modern tools just as much as you learn from their experience. Everyone grows.

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Explore AI & Emerging Tech

Phase 2 opens doors into Agentic AI development. Build chatbots, AI career coaches, and eventually an AI Avatar for EMBA mentors. Get in early.

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Purpose-Driven Work

Your code, content, and data directly supports @Cloud's mission of equipping Christian leaders. Your work has meaning beyond a résumé line.

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Mentors, Coaches & Network

Access to @Cloud's library of webinar recordings, training materials, and a growing network of marketplace professionals and coaches.

What You'll Work On

Live Projects. Real Deliverables.

2–3 month mini-project terms with quarterly showcases. Small, focused teams of 2–3 interns per project.

Phase 1 · Data

Data Science & Analytics

BI Dashboards & Impact Reporting
Visualize @Cloud's ministry reach, program outcomes, and growth metrics
Lead: David · 2–3 interns
Automated Data Pipeline (ETL/ELT)
Build automated workflows to collect, clean, and transform data across systems
Centralized Database Architecture
Design a unified data foundation for all @Cloud ministry systems
Phase 1 · Media

Media Editing & Creation

Content Catalog & Archive
Index and digitalize existing recordings and training materials — foundation for future AI development
Team: Star · Jamie · Ray · Travis
New Media for Digital Release
Create modernized content for online publishing and distribution
Newsletter Production
Design and publish regular @Cloud community newsletters
Social Media & Graphic Design
Future expansion area — creating social content and visual assets for @Cloud's growing digital presence
Phase 2 · Coming Next

Agentic AI Development

Unlocks after Phase 1 content catalog is complete. Led by Jamie with 2–3 interns.

@Cloud AI Knowledge Chatbot
Build a conversational AI connected to past recordings, archives, and ministry resources — making @Cloud's knowledge accessible 24/7
Lead: Jamie
AI Career Coach
Explore building a personalized AI tool to help young professionals navigate career decisions

🚀 Long-term vision: Build an AI Avatar for EMBA mentors — so their wisdom stays accessible to future generations of students, long after each cohort ends.

What You Walk Away With

Skills That Open Doors

Success isn't just about shipping the product — it's about how you grow through the process.

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Portfolio Work

Real, live projects to show in interviews — not toy examples or class assignments.

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Presentation Skills

Each project term ends with a showcase where you present completed work to the @Cloud community.

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Team & Communication

Weekly or biweekly team cadence with structured collaboration and cross-team coordination.

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AI Exposure

Explore real AI trends, tools, and development — with a path into Agentic AI work in Phase 2.

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Mentor Access

Direct access to experienced coaches and @Cloud's full library of training materials and recordings.

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Kingdom-Minded Community

Be part of a community where professional growth and spiritual growth happen together.

Program Timeline

How It Unfolds

Mini project terms of 2–3 months with quarterly releases and showcases.

Feb 2026
Proposal Development
Mini project plans defined. Team structure and skills finalized.
Mar 2026
Planning & Initiation
Recruiting activated. Mentors and interns matched to projects.
Apr 2026
Launch
Program launches. First cohort onboarding begins.
May 2026
Implementation
Teams actively working on Phase 1 data and media projects.
Jun 2026
Showcase
First quarterly showcase. Teams present to the @Cloud community.
Who You'll Learn From

Your Mentor Team

Each project is guided by an experienced mentor who brings professional expertise and Kingdom perspective.

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Project Manager · AI Lead

Jamie

Leads Agentic AI track and organizes weekly/biweekly team cadence. 2–3 interns per project.

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Data Lead

David

Guides data science and analytics projects. 2–3 interns on BI dashboards and data pipelines.

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Media & Tech

Ray

Supports media creation and technical infrastructure work alongside the broader media team.

Your Growth Path

NextGen is Just the Beginning

@Cloud NextGen is the entry point into the @Cloud ecosystem — a "Bachelors" program that prepares you for deeper growth through EMBA and beyond.

You are here
@Cloud NextGen
🎓 "Bachelors"
New college grads & young professionals. Build skills, portfolio, and faith-work foundations.
Next level
@Cloud EMBA
"Masters"
Mid-career professionals. EMBA Mentorship program for marketplace leaders.
Advanced
@Cloud MCIP
"PhD"
Marketplace Church Incubation Program. Equipping workplace fellowship leaders.

🔗 How NextGen Connects to the Bigger Picture

NextGen builds the mentee pipeline for the EMBA program
Gives EMBA Mentees a platform to practice their mentorship skills
NextGen graduates become the next generation of EMBA mentors
EMBA identifies potential Mentees to become future Mentors
Ready to Build?

Apply for the Internship Track

Volunteer positions open to recent grads in software engineering, data science, analytics, and media. Small cohorts of 2–3 per project. Primarily filled through referrals and local networks.

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