1. I'm 15 years old / in 10th grade. Can I still apply?
Yes, but you must be able to apply for a student work permit. We also look at each student's overall application for consideration.
2. I'm 18 years old and a recent high school graduate. Can I still apply?
Yes, we have a few partners who particularly look for recent high school graduates that are at least 18 years old. If this is you, please indicate it in your application.
3. I don't have a 3.0 GPA. Can I still apply?
Yes, you can still apply. Note that you will be competing with other students who have a 3.0 GPA or above. However, we look at the overall application and need of each student. If you have a GPA lower than 3.0 but can demonstrate your need for this opportunity, you may still be considered.
4. If I get accepted into the program, will transportation be provided?
Yes, students will be reimbursed or provided with a transportation stipend to purchase a TAP card / Metro pass. Note that private vehicles, Uber or Lyft will not be covered.
5. Is this a paid internship?
Yes, students who get hired through The Intern Project gets paid at least the minimum wage.
6. How do I apply for a work permit?
Students will need to be hired by a company first before they can submit a work permit. In order for their school/the district to approve their work permit, the company must first complete the Employer section of the work permit (FormB1-1); and from there, students will need to fill out their personal info (social security, address, parent signature, etc.).
So the steps are:
- Get hired
- Employer to complete 'Employer' section of the form (we facilitate this process)
- Students fill out their info + get their parent's signature
- Submit to school for approval
So the steps are:
- Get hired
- Employer to complete 'Employer' section of the form (we facilitate this process)
- Students fill out their info + get their parent's signature
- Submit to school for approval
7. How do I know which company I'll be working at?
We work by matching your experience, interests, and geographical location with the criteria of student intern that our partner companies are looking for. For example, if you are interested in Media & Entertainment, like to read, have a passion for movies, and so on, we would think that you'd be a good match for a company like Chernin Entertainment or Participant Media. From there, your application materials will be sent to the hiring team of the company and it is up to them to select who is moving forward / will be hired. There will be several rounds of matching until all of our placements are filled.
8. How will I know what hours and days I'll be working?
Some companies have a set schedule and shifts for student interns (like Kaiser Permanente). But for the most part, students and their supervisor can negotiate their schedule.
10. Who are the companies that you work with?
Every year, we work hard to bring on new partners in our portfolio in order to provide students exposure to as many opportunities as possible. Below is a list of past and current partners:
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Amgen Ares Management Atom Factory/Pop Water Bad Robot BeautyCon Border Grill Bruno Group, Inc. Buro Happold CAA Foundation Causecast Cedar-Sinai Accelerator Chernin Entertainment City Hall Curren Price's Office Edlio Education Pioneers El Rey Elevate Public Affairs Expo Center Fremantle Media Fullscreen Media Gagosian Gallery Gibson Dunn Goin Goldhirsh Foundation GOOD, Inc Headspace ICM Partners Illumination Studios Kaiser Permanente Kids in Need of Defense |
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Los Angeles City Hall Saban Brands Saban Foundation Social Justice Learning Institute Salem Partners Skanska LA Màs Mattel Mayor's Fund Michael S. Smith, Inc. Microsoft Mobcrush NBC/Universal Omaze Paradigm Talent Agency Participant Media Premiere Digital The Rams Revelations Entertainment Revolution Studios SpaceX St. John's Starz Stray Angel Films The Dress Outlet Trybe Beauty United Talent Agency Valley Economic Alliance WildCard Media William Morris Endeavor Wondros Writer's Guild |
10. If I've already been an intern for The Intern Project in the past, can I participate again?
Due to limited placements, this program is limited to first-time applicants only. If you have already been in TIP in the past, you can no longer qualify.
11. What if I have a family vacation planned or extracurricular activities in the summer? Can I still apply?
Sure. But keep in mind that internships occur between mid-June to early/mid-August. While many of our internships can be flexible with the start and end dates and daily schedule, there are some companies who have a set schedule that cannot be negotiated. We recommend that you list down the dates you will be away or any possible schedule conflicts you might have during the summer. Should you be selected to participate in the program, we will do our best to work with your schedule.
12. I submitted my application but just realized I made a mistake! Can I edit my application or start over?
If you think you made an error in your application, please contact us at theinternproject@lapromisefund.org. We can give you editing access so you can make edits on your application OR we can delete your application and you can start over.
The best strategy is to write a draft of your application responses on a Word document or Google Doc first and then copy/paste on the actual application when you are ready to submit. This way, you can proof read, check for spelling errors, and get feedback from others.
The best strategy is to write a draft of your application responses on a Word document or Google Doc first and then copy/paste on the actual application when you are ready to submit. This way, you can proof read, check for spelling errors, and get feedback from others.
