THE BREAKTHROUGH
INTERNSHIP NETWORK
Welcome!
This space is for our interns to obtain valuable resources and improve communication with your Breakthrough team.
WHAT IS THE BREAKTHROUGH INTERNSHIP NETWORK (BIN)?
The Breakthrough Internship Network (BIN) arranges full-time and part-time, paid, professional internships for first-generation college students from Breakthrough and KIPP students. The Network connects these students to paid internships, expanding their opportunities while providing host companies with exceptionally motivated and hardworking interns from diverse backgrounds. A full-time, paid summer internship will help these college students pay for their education and lay the foundation for successful careers after graduation.
Since its inception in 2011, The Breakthrough Internship Network (formally Future Focus) has placed over 500 interns with 100+ Austin companies.
BUILT WITH STUDENTS IN MIND
We are committed to providing our students with a valuable and rewarding experience. Our interns are eager to gain practical work experience and apply their classroom knowledge to real-world situations. We offer guidance from experienced professionals in their field of interest. We believe that this guidance and support is essential to helping our interns grow both personally and professionally. We are committed to equipping our interns with transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving, that will enhance their future career prospects. We carefully select our host organizations to ensure that our interns have opportunities to connect and get placed in positions that align with their interests and career goals. Overall, our internship program is designed to help our interns succeed, both during their time with us and in their future careers.
WHAT WE DO
Provide personalized feedback on resumes, cover letters, and other application materials to help students create strong applications that stand out.
Coordinate career development events and share resources to help students prepare for interviews, understand internship expectations, and receive valuable career advice.
Guide students through the application process for internships and other career opportunities, offering support and guidance every step of the way.
Offer referrals to organizations that are specifically interested in working with Breakthrough and KIPP students enrolled in BIN, helping to connect our students with valuable opportunities in different industries.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Students are expected to collaborate with their program advisor and manager to identify suitable internship opportunities.
Regular communication with the program manager is required throughout the internship search and placement process via email, text, GroupMe, virtual meetings, or phone.
Students must complete modules and schedules assigned by the Internship program manager.
In addition to completing assigned modules and certificates, to be eligible for referrals, students are required to attend two career development events, in person or virtual.
PROGRAM GOALS
Provide students with practical work experience and the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world situations.
Offer students guidance from experienced professionals in a variety of industries.
Equip students with transferable skills, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem solving, that will enhance their future career prospects.
Provide students with fair financial compensation for their work, allowing them to gain valuable work experience without incurring significant financial burden.
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