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Internships and Special Programs
Internships and Special Programs
Launch your career as a software developer!
Interested in a career in tech? Zip Code Wilmington coaches motivated people from diverse backgrounds into skilled, professional software developers. Zip Code Wilmington is a nationally-recognized coding school in Wilmington, Delaware, and one of the first nonprofit coding schools in the country. This is a 12-week immersive, in-person program where you will learn the ins and outs of software development and data engineering with additional focus on professional development.
Cost: Students pay $6,000 up front for tuition. Needs-based full & partial scholarships are available to cover the $6,000 initial cost, for those who qualify. Stipends are available as well. Job placement assistance after the program is provided.
Visit www.zipcodewilmington.com for more information and apply for the October 2023 cohort!
Year Up Job Training Program
Year Up is a tuition-free job training program with a mission to close the Opportunity Divide by ensuring that all young adults gain the skills, experiences, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through careers and higher education. They offer professional training opportunities, a corporate internship with a respected company, and the ability to earn while you learn with regular stipends during trainings and internships.
Eligibility Requirements
18-29 years old
High school graduate or GED
Low to moderate income
U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, DACA recipient, or employment authorization card
Live within commuting distance of a Year Up location. Although Year Up has shifted to a hybrid program model, you must be able to regularly attend in-person days throughout the duration of the program
Available five days a week (M-F) for the entire duration of the program
Highly motivated to learn new technical and professional skills
Have not obtained a Bachelor’s degree
Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you have a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief that prevents you from receiving the vaccine
Below are the training specialties that will be offered to students beginning in Spring 2023 at the Wilmington - New Castle Campus:
Application Development & Support
Click here for more information!
Yes, We Tech! Summer Internship Program
Yes, We Tech! It is a paid summer internship program that provides workplace readiness and career experiences to Delaware high school students through on-the-job learning and classroom-based training.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Students that meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
Be a current resident of the State of Delaware
Be a current high school student entering junior or senior year in the Fall of 2023 (school must be in New Castle County, DE)
Important Notes:
Certain companies that are providing on-the-job learning may require interns to pass a background check since interns will have access to client and confidential business information while performing work assignments
Two (2) forms of identification are required to complete the I-9 Form for hiring and employment purposes
Parental or guardian consent is required for participation
Students are not eligible for unemployment compensation after the temporary, seasonal internship ends on 8/4/2023
Deadline is March 31st!
Delaware Department of State Internship Program
The internship program in the Office of the Secretary of State is an exciting opportunity for college students and recent graduates to gain experience in a professional setting, learn more about the policy-making process, and experience state politics at work. Through the completion of the internship program, interns can gain practical skills that will prepare them for future endeavors in public service.
The internship program is a part-time, paid program open to college students and recent graduates with a record of academic excellence and a strong interest in public service. At this time, positions are only available in the Dover office (in person) for the summer, and fall terms.
Intern Requirements:
Currently enrolled college student (Bachelor’s, Post-graduate) in a relatable field of study or recent graduate
Minimum of 2.5 GPA
Reliable transportation
Excellent written and communications skills
Interest in policy, communications, and/or administrative work
Self-motivated, hard-working, and well-organized
A passion for public service
Application Priority Deadlines:
Summer term (June through August): April 14th, 2023*
Fall term (September through December): July 14th, 2023*
University of Delaware Health Sciences Summer Camp
The Health Sciences Summer Camp supports diversity and excellence in health profession education for students from racial and ethnic populations that are traditionally underrepresented. High school students are invited to apply for this six-day college immersion camp that is designed to prepare them for healthcare careers and the next stage of higher education. Students will interact with faculty, researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate mentors. The camp experience focuses on a variety of health science programs.
Program Dates: Sunday, June 25 through Friday, June 30, 2023
Application Period: Wednesday, March 1 through Monday, April 10 at 11:59 PM
Program Cost: The cost of the program is free. Dormitory housing, mid-week transportation, camp supplies, and meals are covered by the College of Health Sciences.
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