About the Program
The University Academy Foundation Summer Internship Program was created in 2018 to connect University Academy alumni with exclusive internship opportunities in the Kansas City area.
Purpose
Connect UA alumni in college to paid internship opportunities in their field of interestÂ
Provide UA alumni with career coaching, job search skills, and professionalism training
Present opportunities for professional development, networking, and the discovery of new career paths
Empower UA alums to achieve their career goals post-college
Benefits
Gain hands-on experience in a position aligned with your field of study and interests
Experiential learning including the ability to shadow and train with knowledgeable professionals
Earn an hourly paid wage while working full-time (40 hours a week)
Great potential for a full-time career after graduation
Customized skills development training to prepare you to contribute from day one
Unparalleled networking opportunities with corporate executives and like-minded UA Alumni
Components
UA Foundation-secured exclusive internships with KC businesses
Internal application & matching process
2-day pre-internship professional development workshop in May
8-week internships in June and July (some companies choose to offer only 6 weeks)
Interns are working full-time (40 hours) Monday through Friday at the internship company office
Career Exploration & Intern Check-Ins once a week during the summer
Internship Celebration Dinner at the end of the summer where interns are invited to give presentations on their summer experiences to win cash prizes