Internship & Job Opportunities
One of the best things you can do to prepare for college is get hands-on experience (and make money) through a job or internship! Below you will find the most up-to-date information on jobs and internships for Richmond high school and college students.
2019 CAPS Application is now Open!
- Creating A Path To Success (CAPS) Program is an intensive 6 month training that provides real-world skills for young professionals, such as interview skills, etiquette for professional gatherings,networking and learning about optimizing personal strengths.
- Deadline to Submit is Friday, January 7th, 2019!
- Application link: 2019 CAPS Application
- Must be a Sophomore in college/university or higher in Spring semester/quarter of 2019
- Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
- Must be a California resident; may be attending school elsewhere
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be available without restrictions during the time frame of proposed retreats and CHCC Annual Convention
- Complete and submit the C.A.P.S. application by the deadline
- All program trips are mandatory. Please plan to attend the following dates:
- Sacramento Trip: March 12th– 14th
- Southern California Trip (Exact location TBD): June 21st– 23rd
- Stockton Trip (CHCC Annual Convention): August 21st– 24th
- *Note: If there is a scheduling conflict with your school or work, the CHCC can provide a letter excusing you.
Summer 2019 Internship Opportunities
Emerson Collective is an organization dedicated to removing barriers to opportunity, so people can live to their full potential. Established and led by Laurene Powell Jobs, they center our work on education, immigration reform, the environment, and other social justice initiatives. They use a wide range of tools and strategies—partnering with entrepreneurs and experts, parents and policymakers, advocates and administrators—to develop and execute innovative solutions that will spur change and promote equality.
Paid internships for Summer 2019 vary by role, including law, investment, education technology, social innovation, health equity, and more.
Applications due January 7, 2019.
Health Career Connection (HCC) is a comprehensive professional development program that provides paid summer internships to undergraduate and recent graduates in the field of public health and healthcare.
HCC is committed to increasing representation of all racial and ethnic groups in the health professions. Students of color, first-generation students and those of economically challenged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Through partnerships with local organizations, HCC provides internships in a variety of settings including but not limited to: hospitals, community health centers, medical groups, health plans, local health departments, governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups. During the course of the internship, students will work on meaningful projects and gain professional and personal development skills or acumen. HCC provides extensive exposure to health careers through workshops and events guiding students towards their authentic health career path.
Applications due December 26, 2018.