Level up your resume, gain real-world skills, and make a difference with remote internship experiences.
program overview
About our Startup Internship Program
Empowerly’s Startup Internship Program (SIP) is designed to give high school students the flexible opportunity to explore careers, develop professional skills, and participate in impactful work at global-centric companies. With internships available in the fall, spring, and summer months, and spanning a wide range of roles from the technical to non-technical, we’re thrilled to offer something for all students looking to supercharge their experiences.
In-depth, one-on-one help in crafting standout cover letters and resumes, plus rigorous interview preparation.
Access to remote startup opportunities across a wide array of industries to facilitate exploration of different career paths.
Real-world, hands-on experience that provides long-term networking and mentorship opportunities.
What You Gain
Benefits of participating in the Startup Internship Program
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TESTIMONIALS
Hear from participating high school students.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Absolutely not! Our virtual Startup Internship Program gives high school students students ample opportunities to explore different career paths in a growth-oriented setting. Empowerly’s internship program is a great way to gain industry experience while differentiating yourself from your peers.
Please note, internships are not offered on a rolling bases and there are specific start and end dates to each program time frame. Check with your enrollment specialist to learn more.
How does internship placement work?
The Empowerly team has partnered with several startup companies who are looking for student interns. Our team will help you prep your resume, practice for interviews, and guide your search based on what’s available. Just like any job interview, it’s ultimately up to you to nail the interview to be selected for an internship.
