Summer Youth Internship Program

Are you ready to explore career fields this summer? Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime!

Who can apply for the 2025 Summer Youth Internship Program?

  • Polk County Residents who are:
    • High School Students | Ages 16-18
    • College Students | Ages 16-21
    • Young Adults Not Enrolled in High School or College | Ages 16-24

The program runs for approximately 9 weeks, and interns will have the opportunity to work up to 30 hours per week earning wages of $15 per hour!

Application Now Open!
🚨 Updated for 2025🚨
NEW Application Process!

Follow these 3 simple steps to apply:

1️⃣ Review and sign the Program Eligibility Checklist: Click the button below to get started.
2️⃣ Prepare your eligibility documentation: These will need to be uploaded as part of your application.
3️⃣ Complete the Program Application: After reviewing and signing the checklist, you’ll receive the application link via email.

📌 Important: The application MUST be completed by the applicant. Applicants MUST BE residents of Polk County, Florida.

2025 Program Schedule

December 2, 2024 | Applications open
January 31, 2025 | Applications close
January 2025 | Interviews Start
June 2-6, 2025 | Mandatory Intern Orientation Week
June 10, 2025 | Internship Program Begins

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Looking to try out a specific career field? There are multiple industries available!
We’ll do our best to match you with your preferred areas in the Summer Youth Internship Program, but we can’t guarantee you’ll get placed in any of these selections.

Click here to view available industries!

  • Accounting
  • Administrative
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Childcare/Adult Daycare
  • Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
  • Construction
  • Customer Service
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Food Service
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Manufacturing/Logistics
  • Law Enforcement
  • Legal
  • Manufacturing
  • Outdoors/Maintenance
  • Pet Care
  • Real Estate
  • Recreation/Day Camp
  • Retail / Sales
  • Technology/Computers/IT
  • Trade/Transportation/Utilities
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