Deepen your experience or launch your career with an internship
An internship is a professional learning experience that offers an opportunity to do real work related to a particular field of study or career interest for a limited period of time. A high-quality internship meets these criteria:
America Needs You connects talent with opportunity. They work with ambitious first-generation college students by giving them the skills, mentorship, and access they need to create a meaningful career after college.
Program benefits include:
CareerSpring focuses on providing information, advice, and job placement services for first-generation and low-income students all in one platform.
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Social impact internships and jobs for young and diverse talent with an equity-driven application process.
Two to eight week, virtual, project-based externships with Fortune 1000 companies.
New Door Ventures 6-month employment program connects young people in Oakland and San Francisco with part-time paid internships, job readiness skills training, and wraparound support services.
CA College Corps is a community service program for full-time college students attending a partner campus to work with an organization dedicated to K-12 education, climate action, or food insecurity. Students who complete 450 hours of service receive up to $10,000 and academic credit.
The Elevate Tutoring Fellowship is open to full-time college students in the Bay Area with at least $7500 in unmet financial need. After completing 210 tutoring hours in local K-12 schools, Fellows receive a $7500 scholarship.
The DreamSF Fellowship is a paid San Francisco-based leadership and professional development program that provides immigrant students and aspiring professionals with experience in direct services, advocacy, and immigration law.
UCSF Summer Student Research Program
The Summer Student Research Program is an opportunity for high school and college students who are under-represented in the sciences to complete a research project with support from a mentor. Students engage in workshops and seminars, receive a $3000 – $4300 stipend, and present their project at a day-long Research Symposium.
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Internships
EBMUD offers yearlong internships for upper division college students and recent graduates in Human Resources, Information Technology, and Engineering.
Team Georgia Careers provides an internship board for enrolled students to browse various paid and unpaid internship opportunities in various state departments.
Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs
The Office of Cultural Affairs Public Art Program offers internships for 8-13 weeks, providing experience in public art processes, installation, design, marketing, research, and communication. Internships are unpaid unless noted, with course credit available. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university. Availability depends on department needs.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Internship Program
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Internship Program offers students and recent graduates experience and networking opportunities in fields like International Relations, Tourism, Legal, and Marketing. Duties include research, marketing, event planning, and public relations. Internships are unpaid, but supervisors assist with academic credit requirements.
Mayor’s Office of International & Immigrant Affairs
The Mayor’s Office of International and Immigrant Affairs – Welcoming Atlanta offers a hybrid internship program for undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduates to gain experience serving immigrants and Atlanta’s international population. Interns are paired with staff and focus on tasks aligned with their career goals. Public Service Interns earn $19.50/hour for up to 30 hours a week. Applications are closed; check back in Spring 2025 for summer opportunities.
Many programs are available to equip young people the skills needed to obtain a job. Wrap-around services include workforce training, career advising, job placement and retention support. If you’re not sure where to start, check out the Core Program»
Diverse leaders from Chicagoland age 18-25 can participate in this annual leadership program to address the question: “How will we make Chicago a city for all?”
Programs equip young adults age 16-24 with 21st Century Skills by providing an intensive 8-Week Personal + Professional Development training.
This 14-week virtual fellowship experience that equips participants with the skills, confidence, networks, and experiences necessary to launch a strong career. This opportunity is available for students who have completed at least one semester of college, but is geared toward sophomores in college.
The Great Opportunities (GO) program
Particpants ages 16-24 can attend events and classes that provide education and exposure that put them on the path to success in college and/or career. Programming includes resume workshops, job readiness training, internships, employment leads, financial aid, and more.
Kimberly Querrey Summer Research Program at Northwestern University
For high school juniors through college students. Offering a six- to eight-week paid research experience, this program is open to rising high school seniors and undergraduate students. Participants are matched with Northwestern faculty to work on meaningful research projects, with a focus on students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Career Pathways Initiative (CPI)
Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) is a company that exclusively supports first-generation, low-income college students in securing and persisting in careers that lead to upward socioeconomic mobility.
CPI is offering motivated OneGoal college freshmen and sophomores the opportunity to attend virtual Career Exploration Panel Discussions with professionals from a variety of well-respected companies across multiple industries. The first 50 students who sign up are guaranteed access to discussions and priority application status for CPI to gain access to other networking opportunities. RSVP for any or all sessions.
CUNY Internship Programs partners with New York City agencies, boards, and commissions to provide CUNY students with internships in tech, engineering, public health, finance, business and other burgeoning sectors.
The CUNY 311 Project is a collaboration between the NYC Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications and the City University of New York. It provides qualified CUNY students with the opportunity to work as part-time Call Center Representatives within New York City’s Customer Service Center. Undergraduate students are paid $15/hour ($17/hour after training).
This website provides information on programs offered by the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). These programs cater to youth and young adults, offering services like education, employment opportunities, and community engagement.
Summer Internship Program (SIP)
The City of New York Summer Internship Program provides over 100 accessible summer intern job postings at City agencies to college students currently enrolled, graduating, and recent graduates. Internships are available between May and September for a maximum of 13 weeks.
Mayor’s Office Internship Program
The Mayor’s Office Internship Program offers interns the opportunity to work in city departments, where they collaborate on projects such as research, data analysis, and event staffing. Interns engage with government officials through the bi-weekly Speaker Series, learning about the city’s inner workings. Additionally, they participate in a service project with NYC Service, designing initiatives to positively impact local communities. Past projects include park clean-ups and environmental efforts.
Bank of America Summer Youth Internship Program
Apply for an internship in finance (up to $22/hr) or nonprofits ($13/hr). Bank of America has partnered with SERJobs in Houston to host this internship. For ages 16-24, 20-30 hrs/wk for 7-10 weeks.
Harris County Leadership Internship Program
Harris County Precinct 1 offers a summer internship to college students, aged 18+. Applications will open February 2025, and will be due in March 2025. Internship start dates will be in June 2025.
Harris County (government) posts job listings, including internships, across many departments including social services, community engagement, communications, legal & more.
Internship and job database for ages 16-24 roles with the City of Houston and corporate partners.
Lone Star College Job Listings
You do NOT have to be a Lone Star College student to apply for these roles. Variety of internships and jobs updated in Houston and outlying suburbs in the Lone Star Area (NW Houston).
Internships in various industries posted by Texas employers (corporations, government, and others).
United Way of Greater Houston Community Job Bank
The United Way of Greater Houston allows other nonprofit organizations to post job listings from internships, receptionists, managers, directors, and more all across the greater Houston area.
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