This paid, two-summer internship provides hands-on experience within a leading university setting, focusing on STEM career exploration and comprehensive college and career readiness for Chicago public high school students.
The UChicago Youth Internship Program (YIP) is a paid, two-summer opportunity for Chicago public high school students to explore STEM careers and develop valuable skills. The Year 1 experience focuses on career and college preparation through workshops, seminars, and activities, including a guest speaker series featuring STEM professionals, workplace tours, professional leadership lessons, college tours, and post-secondary planning. Interns gain experience in areas like resume building, college applications, and networking. In Year 2, participants who successfully completed the first summer are eligible for a six-week job in health sciences, computer sciences, or IT services within various University units. These internships involve hands-on assignments such as trainings, inventory updates, job shadowing, summarizing research, assisting with scheduling, and attending meetings. All interns create and deliver a formal presentation about their internship experience. The program aims to provide meaningful work experience, strengthen peer networks, and offer professional development and college readiness support.
Year 1 interns attend programming and workshops focused on career and college preparation, while Year 2 interns work on assignments within University departments in health sciences, computer sciences, or IT services.
The program is best for motivated, hardworking Chicago public high school students aged 16 and older who are interested in exploring STEM careers and preparing for college and the workforce.
University of Chicago, Chicago Health
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