Your child will be going off to college before you know it! But first, they have to get in.

I participated in Empowerly's Startup Internship Program as a rising senior. I interned at a Fintech company focused on financial planning for retirees. My experience was incredible, Empowerly placed me in an environment where I could thrive and contribute meaningfully. I helped build the company's initial user segmentation practices, developed customer-facing materials, and worked on product development. The CEO was so impressed that he offered me a job! I’ve since gained experience in design, programming, sales, operations, and research. Thanks to Empowerly, I secured acceptances to UCLA, Northeastern, and Boston University, and I'm now majoring in Biology at UCLA.

Why are internships important?

Internships serve as the foundation for strong resumes, highlighting a candidate’s relevant training and professional experiences that can bolster their college applications and potentially lead to full-time employment later.

Empowerly connects students with internships in their field of study that can help shape their career aspirations. Students stand out to universities and potential employers, become more marketable, and may even earn higher salaries down the line through increased networking opportunities, hands-on experience, and gained confidence.

Are internships required on college applications?

While they’re not required, they’re highly recommended. In addition to internships, college admissions offices will consider volunteer work, research programs, club leadership, and other creative projects. However, they are actively looking for well-rounded candidates with demonstrated pursuit of relevant and impactful extracurricular activities in their areas of interest. Internships are an excellent way to highlight passion and proactivity for a field of study.

At Empowerly, we offer many opportunities for strengthening your extracurricular profile—our Startup Internship Program, Research Scholar Program, and AI Scholar Program.

Schedule a free consultation with us to learn how these programs can bolster your applicant profile.

What is the Startup Internship Program?

Unlike traditional internships at larger corporations, startup internships provide students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a startup company that is typically more dynamic and fast-paced, exposing them to a larger scope of the business. This could include technical roles in product development or operations, or non-technical roles in marketing or sales, and everything in-between. Startup internships are a great opportunity to broaden professional skills while making tangible, meaningful contributions in a high-growth environment.

Is it too early or too late to get an internship?

How does internship placement work?