Student Internship Program

Program Goals

• Develop a diverse next generation workforce,
• Enhance and broaden opportunities available to current college and high school students and recent graduates.
• Create collaborative partnerships with local colleges, universities, community groups and high schools, and;
• Provide integrated training and learning experiences to participants, while filling critical needs of agencies in advancing their missions.

Internship Types

There are three types of intern positions available:

High School and GED/HiSET

Minimum Qualifications: Current enrollment in High School curriculum or GED/HiSET education program OR High School Graduate or successful completion of GED or HiSET within the last two (2) years.

Program Area: General Office Support and Administration

Undergraduate

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.

Program Areas: General Business and Public Administration, IT, Science/Engineering, Museum Studies, Social Services

Graduate/Law Students

Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Graduate School Program at an accredited college or university OR completion of at least two semesters (or equivalent) of a graduate level program at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.

Program Areas: General Business and Public Administration, IT, Science/Engineering, Museum Studies, Social Services, Law Clerk

Program Levels

The progressive consortium model is structured to enable interns to grow and develop their skills as they progress through each level of the program. There are six (6) course series levels, and each curriculum level builds upon the previous levels. Regardless of the intern’s level of education, they are able to advance through each level, so long as they have completed the prior level(s) and continue to meet the minimum qualifications.

For example, a high school student entering their junior year will have the opportunity to participate in four (4) summer internships, as well as four (4) Fall and/or four (4) Spring internships. Theoretically, this student can finish all six course series levels by participating in two (2) Summer sessions, two (2) Fall sessions, and two (2) Spring session. While this is certainly not required, the opportunities are available.