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About Us

GardHouse is a Charlotte-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on creating a seamless pipeline to employment for underserved college students. As Charlotte's leading workforce development program for college students, we provide paid semester-long internships, career coaching, and professional development opportunities.

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College Students

Get connected to semester-long workforce training opportunities.

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Employers

Receive operational support from our interns by joining GardHouse as an Employer Partner.

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Donors

Invest in the futures of our interns to increase their economic mobility upon graduation.

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OUR IMPACT

  • 100% Upward Mobility

    Upon completing our internship program, graduating college seniors have either entered employment or continued education thanks to our Impact Programming. This ensures that young talent is able to advance both personally and professionally.

  • 180 Employer Partners Supported

    Since 2019, GardHouse has assisted small businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies by providing operational support through its internship program. Interns have provided over 3,500 hours of work-based assistance to date.

Becoming an Employer Partner

Are you a local employer seeking to connect with early talent to complete a 10-week project-based internship? GardHouse is equipped to support you and your operational needs through our internship program.

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NEWS

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30 Under 30 Honoree

By duda • September 27, 2022
Jonathan Gardner created the Charlotte-based GardHouse in 2019 to establish paid internship opportunities at small businesses and nonprofits for Black and Brown college students.
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Charlotte nonprofit GardHouse raising funds to provide debt relief for minority students

By duda • September 27, 2022
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Nearly a week until Giving Tuesday and Charlotte nonprofits like GardHouse are encouraging donations to help college students of color get set for success with the help of some student loan debt relief.
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GardHouse works to help minority college students in their transition from school to career

By duda • September 27, 2022
GardHouse, a Black owned non-profit works to connect minority college students with small businesses throughout Charlotte.

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