WHat is Kaiser Permanente Launch?

Qualifications 

• As a community-serving program focused on increasing diversity in health care careers, we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities to apply. This opportunity best serves students who have no previous exposure to health care.

• High school interns must:

  • Be age 16 through 19 by June 1, 2025. Priority is given to juniors and senior-level students

  • Be a current high school student and/or graduating senior of the Class of 2025*

  • Be available to work full-time during the seven-week summer program

  • Provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States

  • Have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area.

  • In order to protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients, and communities we serve, Kaiser Permanente now requires employees, including remote workers, to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 or receive a medical or religious exemption.  There may also be a COVID-19 vaccine booster requirement depending on where you work.  For more information on Kaiser Permanente’s response to COVID-19, visit our Resource Center

  • *High school graduates of the class of 2024 without college experience may apply for consideration for this program.

  • Dependents of Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians are not eligible to participate in KP LAUNCH programs.

  • APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE NOT ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

• Essay Questions

  • A Personal Statement is required to complete your application, please use the following prompt:

    • In 750 words or less, tell us about yourself and your goals and include the following:

      • Describe the environment in which you were raised – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – and how it influenced the person you are today

      • Describe a challenge you experienced that could impact your educational and/or career goals.

      • Why do you want to participate in the internship and how would this benefit you, what makes you a great candidate? 

      • If you have participated in the program before, your personal statement should reflect your experience as an intern and highlight the ways in which you have grown personally and professionally.

• Application Deadline (Application opened November 18th)

  • January 6, 2025

• Program Location 

  • Northern CA

• Type of program 

  • Internship

• Program Focus 

  • STEM 

• Cost Type 

  • Free

• Dates for Program 

  • Dates for Program: June 16-August 1

  • Program Length: +4 Weeks