Internships
Internships can be a great ways to investigate different types of careers. Some are paid, and some are volunteer.
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Kaiser Permanente Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
The Kaiser Permanente LAUNCH (Learn About Unlimited New Careers in Health Care) High School Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), a Community Benefit program, is a paid internship program that combines working at one of our KP facilities with weekly Education Days, providing a valuable, multifaceted experience in a health care-related career field and may qualify students to receive ROP credit. Program runs June 16-Aug. 1. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 20 and either currently enrolled in high school or recent high school graduates. Priority is given to junior or senior high school students, but this should not discourage others from applying. Applications are available at local Kaiser Permanente Medical Centers.
Application closes Jan. 6: find out more about the program and application
Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford (PIPS)
The Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford is a 6-week internship (June 16-July 25) focused on learning about science, medicine, and research careers that is open to high school rising juniors and seniors who live in the Bay Area. Participants will have a 30 hour per week commitment to this program. Admitted students who can demonstrate financial need are eligible for a $3,000 stipend for participating in this program.
Application opens Jan. 8 and closes Feb. 24: submit your application
Hands-On Health: Paid Career Exploration Fellowship
This fellowship provides young adults with a paid opportunity to explore, gain skills, and make connections in the healthcare industry. The program will run from April 7-9, 2025 for 25 young adults (ages 16-20) residing in Contra Costa County. The opportunity is addressing barriers that limit career exploration for young people, particularly the lack of paid, hands-on training experiences that can build skills, expand networks, and open doors to stable career pathways.
Application closes March 7: find out more about Hands-On Health
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EMBUD East Bay High School Summer Internship (HSSI) Program, Due March 21
High school students across the East Bay have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on work experience, develop critical skills, and explore potential career paths within the water/wastewater industry.
Program Details:
- Program Duration: June 23, 2025 – August 1, 2025 (6 weeks)
- Work Schedule: Approximately 16 hours per week, in person
- Reporting location may vary based on internship placement. Students can indicate on their applications which cities they are open to for internship placement and whether they would prefer a placement that is easily accessible by public transit.
- Compensation: Paid stipends (at end of program)
- Stipend amount is based on their total number of hours worked and minimum wage of their primary work location.
- Eligibility:
- Current high school students (sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
- Students graduating in Spring 2025 are eligible to apply
- Must not have previously participated in the HSSI program
- Must have US employment authorization
- Must be available for the full duration of the program (June 23 – August 1, 2025)
- Must be able to secure their own transportation to and from the internship site (note: parking is not provided)
What to Expect:
Interns will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills critical to future academic and career success. The program includes:
- Dynamic hands-on work experience
- Weekly enrichment activities
- Career exploration opportunities
- Support and mentorship from EBMUD staff
Youth Mental Health Academy, Due March 31
The academy runs for five weeks during the first summer, June 23 – July 25, 2025, regularly throughout the school year, and concludes with a paid internship in the summer of 2026. It aims to provide high school students with an opportunity to participate in a community-based career development program and gain knowledge in mental health-related fields. This career development program is designed to give students hands-on experience in a professional work environment, help them develop new skills, and expose them to potential career paths. You can view a flyer here. Students receive a stipend up to $2,000.
Application closes March 31: submit your application
