Internships

 

The 2024 Y.O.U. Internship Program application is now closed.

If you have questions regarding the status of your application, please email internships@youcle.org


Kaitlyn has always known she wanted to go into the medical field, and a meeting with her high school counselor informed her of the opportunity to gain experience right away through Y.O.U.

 

Y.O.U. Internship Program

The Y.O.U. Internship Program is a selective program offered to 100-150 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors throughout Cuyahoga County. Applicants who are interested in gaining professional skills and hands-on career exploration experience while earning a stipend and networking in a career field of their interest are encouraged to apply!

Virtual, in-person, and hybrid internship options are available.

This career exploration internship program offers:

  • Professional skills training. Trainings occur May through August

  • 120-hour internship in the career field of your interest

  • Networking opportunities. Participants interact with industry professionals and their peers regularly.

  • Earn stipends for attending trainings and during the internship.

Learn more at the Community Info Zoom Session

EMPLOYERS: Please contact Mark Zeller and fill out the mentor interest form below to express your interest in becoming a 2023 internship mentor.

For more information

  • Applicants: Internship Specialist Eric Graham: Email or 216-317-0414

  • Employers: Employment Specialist Mark Zeller: Email or (216) 678-4634.

  • Program Manager of Internships: Valerie Hickey: Email