Overview

Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator Welcome all undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, musicians, vocalists, artists, worship leaders, and purpose-driven individuals across all academic disciplines and all ages. Our Mission To connect people to purpose one conversation, one song at a time. Voice Up Publishing, Inc. is a purpose-driven public health startup and grassroots movement founded in November 2024. Voice Up operates as a first-of-its-kind action think tank grounded in IRB-approved doctoral research, specializing in reaching traditionally underserved communities through a light-touch, human-centered 8-week methodology. In just 16 months of operation, our impact has been significant: Convened a global ecosystem of universities, nonprofits, and public health leaders Generated real-world artifacts and initiatives already adopted by external organizations Built a global network of students, professionals, and purpose-driven leaders across multiple disciplines Reached communities across 134+ countries and thousands of cities worldwide Documented measurable outcomes including 56% reduction in anxiety among participants Launched the Voice Up Leadership Lab an AI-enhanced platform serving K 12 through executive-level learners Our work focuses on helping individuals discover purpose, strengthen mental well-being, and create tangible pathways for leadership and service. Music has now emerged as one of the most powerful tools for accomplishing this mission. The Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator Voice Up seeks passionate Music & Ministry Accelerator Interns to help build, document, and expand the Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator a collaborative artist development ecosystem grounded in the five principles of Voice Up. This initiative operates through the J Ellington music platform, a global creative movement rooted in the legacy of Lowndes County, Alabama and now reaching listeners across the world. The J Ellington platform currently includes: 200+ original songs 850,000+ global streams Listeners in 134 countries Engagement across 3,700+ cities worldwide Unlike traditional music platforms, J Ellington functions as a purpose-driven creative laboratory where music becomes a vehicle for: strengthening mental health encouraging meaningful conversations fostering global collaboration helping communities experience the love of God This 100% remote internship allows artists, students, and professionals to contribute directly to music initiatives that are already reaching communities worldwide. Interns and participating artists may gain experience in: Faith-based music development and ministry outreach Global music collaboration and artist networking Music storytelling and digital distribution Research documentation on music, purpose, and mental health Integration of music into university-level courses and internships Because Voice Up operates as a living laboratory for innovation, participants gain hands-on exposure to real creative projects that connect music, education, public health, and faith-based leadership. The Voice Up Music & Ministry Ecosystem The Voice Up Global Music & Ministry Accelerator serves as a collaborative platform connecting artists, students, educators, and communities through music. The ecosystem includes several interconnected initiatives: Music Development & Artist Collaboration J Ellington Platform A global catalog of purpose-driven music used to spark conversations about purpose, faith, and community impact. Artist Collaboration Network A growing international community of vocalists, musicians, songwriters, and producers working together to create music aligned with the Voice Up mission. Global Music Projects Collaborative songwriting, recording, and storytelling initiatives that allow artists to contribute to the J Ellington catalog. Faith-Based Music Education Music developed within the accelerator may also be integrated into undergraduate and graduate-level