IMC Financial Consulting was proud to be among the very first companies to welcome a Birmingham Promise intern when the program began in 2019. Since then, the company has continued to participate in Birmingham Promise, hosting interns and contributing to its mission year after year. It’s been an incredibly rewarding journey, the company said.
“Birmingham Promise is a remarkable program that unites an entire community to support the dreams of our young people,” said Isaac Cooper, IMC’s founding partner. “I am proud to be part of its mission.”
IMC Financial Consulting began in 2016, and it provides tailored education, tools and expert financial guidance to individuals across all levels of wealth, but with a particular focus on guiding those at lower income levels, which aligns well with the work of Birmingham Promise.
“At IMC Financial Consulting, exposure is one of the three core pillars driving our mission,” Cooper said. “We saw the Birmingham Promise apprenticeship as a perfect opportunity to live out that value in a meaningful way. Our goal was twofold: to give our interns a front-row seat to best practices in business, relationship-building, and problem-solving, while also gaining valuable insight into their perspectives—the challenges they face and the fresh, innovative solutions they bring. It’s a two-way street that enriches both our team and the next generation of talent.”
Interns who work with IMC Financial get exposure to entrepreneurship and community impact.
“They will learn to manage their time, resources, and relationships to achieve goals within a team environment that requires initiative and fosters connections with people from diverse backgrounds,” Cooper said. “Ultimately, I hope interns will envision themselves and recognize the possibilities for their future through every opportunity and experience IMC Financial Consulting provides.”
Among other things, interns at IMC Financial Consulting have produced and curated original content focused on financial literacy from a Gen Z perspective by interviewing their peers through engaging games and discussions.
“These videos showcase our interns’ creativity, joyful personalities, research skills, and ability to use their voices while creating space for others to share theirs,” Cooper said. “It has been an honor to mentor and guide our interns on their journey to adulthood, and it has been gratifying to learn from them and witness their growth in new skills and opportunities.”
