Internships
Internships are usually low-commitment summer positions that provide exposure to whatever field you're interested in. They are great for resumes and college applications, and employers highly prefer applicants with internship experience. The opportunities below include NASA, Kaiser Permanente, and the district attorney's office.
The Intern Project Summer Program
Compensation: Paid, college credit
Application due: March 1, 2025
The Intern Project (TIP) provides high school students from schools across LA County the opportunity to work in dynamic career areas. TIP company partner fields include: Arts, Media & Entertainment, Engineering & Tech, Business, Government/Non-Profit/Philanthropy, Sports, and Healthcare & Medical Technology. Priority will be given to high-need students.
Compensation: Paid
Applications due: January 6, 2025
Seven week summer program with weekly workshops and mentorships with non-medical professionals in anything ranging from Accounting to Law to Marketing. Students must be available to work full-time, maximum 40 hours per week. Priority is given to juniors and seniors.
Compensation: Stipend
Summer applications due: February 28, 2025
A common misconception is that NASA only offers engineering internships. Please know that we have opportunities for students who are not majoring in engineering, available every semester. NASA needs employees with a variety of knowledge and skills. OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time; they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm. Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.
LA County District Attorney's Office
Compensation: Unpaid
Summer applications due: April 15, 2025
As the nation’s largest local prosecutorial agency, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities every semester. General volunteer positions are available for individuals who have been selected to assist with a special project or assignment. There also are opportunities for members of the public who want to assist crime victims.
Holocaust Museum LA High School Summer Internship Program
Compensation: Paid
Application Requirements: Current 9th-12th grade students; consent form from parent or guardian; interest in history and social justice; writing skills; communication skills Holocaust Museum Los Angeles is inviting high schoolers with a deep sense of civic responsibility to apply for its four-week summer internship.
Compensation: Paid and unpaid
Local branches of the LA library are constantly hiring for volunteer and paid positions! If you love books and reading, or are just looking for a low-stress job atmosphere, libraries are a perfect place to work.
Compensation: Unpaid