FAQs for applicants

Thank you for your interest in the YAT internship program! We are excited to have you join our team and contribute to the GES community. Please use this document for answers to your questions regarding logistics of the internship program. If you have any remaining questions that are not answered here, please send them to yatyouthactionteam@gmail.com and we will respond as soon as possible. 

A program to provide students with an opportunity to gain work experience and skills in a specific field. They are designed to connect interns into a profession that they are interested in and to develop the skills needed to enter a professional work environment.

Internships help students gain valuable professional experience and the ability to network with professionals in many careers which is beneficial long term. Internships are a stepping stone into the workplace and not always available to students in our community for many reasons. This program works to overcome barriers by providing direct connections to host organizations, compensation, mentorship, and opportunities for students to continue applying their knowledge.

The tasks each internship includes are specific to the organization they are hosted in. Typically, interns are asked to assist in larger projects or work alongside current employees to develop workplace skills. Depending on the needs of the organization, interns may be asked to work remotely, in the office, or a combination of both.

The eligibility requirements are minimal so that any GES student can apply to participate in these opportunities. Each applicant should submit an application containing personal information, previous involvement with internships, a letter of recommendation, and an interview. Everyone who submits an application will receive an interview. The applicant will be evaluated on the quality of written answers, letter of recommendation, and their interview answers.

Internships provided by the YAT Internship Program will always be compensated because we believe unpaid internships negatively impact interns from our community. It will either be compensated with a stipend or in academic credits. Please check our website for the compensation of the internship you are interested in.

All interns will receive a mentor/point person at the organization they will be interning at. It is important that interns are supported and guided while they navigate a new workplace and institution.

The length of the internship and time commitment is dependent on the organization that hosts the intern. All interns should expect to commit a required amount of weekly hours. In general, the organizations hosting interns commit to being flexible because they are aware interns are currently students in an academic setting.

The spots available for this opportunity are limited and competitive. Each year the number of internships will change however each applicant will be exposed to other internships available and receive feedback to improve future applications. To learn more about how the applications will be evaluated, please refer to the next question.

Each applicant should submit an application and a letter of recommendation. When an application is submitted the students will receive information to schedule an interview. Please review the application page for a set of questions that will be asked during the interview and be prepared for three on the spot questions. The interviewee will have time to ask questions, as well.  

Our internships are designed to not limit students who have not had access to previous experience with internships or have perfect grades. Although we prefer to see any of your previous experience and GPA, it will not be held against your application. Regardless of selection status, all students who submit an application will receive an interview along with a rubric containing feedback on how to continue to improve their skills for future applications.

The YAT Internship Program applications are evaluated by interview members who have read and interacted with the applicant’s application. The application materials and interviews are scored on the quality of the written responses, letter of recommendation, and interview answers, as well as demonstration of the applicant’s commitment to the community. 

Absolutely! Our internships are designed to not limit students who have not had access to previous experience with internships or have perfect grades. Although we prefer to see your previous experience and GPA, it will not be held against your application. Applications are evaluated by the quality of written responses, letter of recommendation, and interview questions.

If you have any lingering questions please contact the YAT at yatyouthactionteam@gmail.com. We will reply/respond when your question has been reviewed. Thank you for your patience.

FAQs for organizations

If you are part of the Adult Champion Team (ACT) adding an internship is relatively simple. Please send your request to the YAT at yatyouthactionteam@gmail.com. In your inquiry include a description of the internship (length of internship, hours, list of expected tasks, supervisor information, and benefits to the intern, compensation, and any additional information that will help guide interns). 

Internship opportunities will be promoted and available in windows depending on when interns will start the internship. The pilot program will be available in the spring but recurring internships will be advertised as they are received in the email. 

If you are not a member of the ACT, your inquiry should include a description of why your organization/internship will benefit the Globeville, Elyria, Swansea Communities, a description of the internship (length of internship, hours, list of expected tasks, supervisor information, and benefits to the intern, compensation, and any additional information that will help guide interns). We cannot guarantee that the internship will be available however we will work with you to promote the opportunity.

Applicants in the pilot program will be comprised of students at Bruce Randolph School. When we proceed to the following year we plan to expand the application to include the larger Globeville, Elyria, Swansea Communities.

Our internship is designed by youth to increase the number of opportunities in the Globeville, Elyria, Swansea Communities. In addition, the YAT streamlined the application, recruitment and selection process to incentivize organizations to continually allow GES youth in their workplace.

Each applicant will submit an application and a letter of recommendation, and every person who submits an application will be interviewed. The applicant will be evaluated on the quality of written answers and their interview answers. If you would like to add application questions specific to your organization please contact the YAT at yatyouthactionteam@gmail.com.

Regardless of selection status all students who submit an application will receive an interview and a rubric with feedback on how to continue to improve their skills.

If you have any lingering questions please contact the YAT at yatyouthactionteam@gmail.com. We will reply/respond when your question has been reviewed. Thank you for your patience.