The Intern Project Summer 2023 Program
TIP provides outstanding high school students from schools across LA County the chance to work in dynamic career areas through internships of four or more weeks during their summer break between June- August. Please note that priority will be given to high need students.
Ideal TIP candidates are responsible young adults completing their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year at an LA County high school, with a record of high academic achievement, consistent attendance, knowledge and use of social media, and, above all, have a passion to work in one of these identified fields: Arts, Media & Entertainment, Engineering & Tech, Business, Government/Non-Profit/Philanthropy, Sports, and Healthcare & Medical Technology. |
Meet Lucy! A former TIP Intern
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TIP Summer Application Window
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TIP Summer
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Review & Selection Phase |
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PHASE 1 Applications are reviewed by The Intern Project Team. Applicants will receive a status update. |
March 13- April 7th 2023: |
PHASE 2 Top applicants are selected and notified about next steps |
April 10th- May 2023 |
PHASE 3
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May-June 2023 |
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Who can apply?
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Application Checklist
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All LA County High School Youth 10th-12th Grade are students encouraged to apply!!
*Priority will be given to:
All Applicants must be Available to work for a minimum of 4 weeks for 15 hours per week during the summer. Schedules vary per company.
- South LA 10th-12th grade youth
- Priority given to South LA students
- High School DACA/Undocu Youth
- High School Foster Youth & system involved youth
All Applicants must be Available to work for a minimum of 4 weeks for 15 hours per week during the summer. Schedules vary per company.
1. Resume
A resume that includes your name, email address, phone number, home address, cumulative GPA, current school, leadership experience/extracurricular activities, any previous work/internship/volunteer experience, and skills/interests.2. Industry Interests Statements
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3. SHORT RESPONSE ESSAY (350 words max)
- Prompt 1: Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time.
- Prompt 2: Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
- Prompt 3: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? What steps did you have to take to overcome this challenge, setback, or failure?
- Prompt 4: Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
4. TIP Video
- A video of no more than 2 minutes in length answering the questions below. You are welcome to make this as creative as you like! Please watch the video below for tips on how to make a great application video.
- Tell us a little about yourself: who are you (name, grade/age, school, what are some of your passions, etc.)
- The TIP program was designed to provide outstanding LA County students the opportunity to access internships and workplace learning experiences that may otherwise be unavailable. Why you? What sets you apart from other applicants?
- What past experience/skills will help you be a successful intern?
- What do you hope to learn/gain by being a TIP intern? How will this experience help you reach your goals?