How to apply for the Internship-Mentorship Program

Start by visiting your career services coordinator/advisor. Your college coordinators will need the following documents to add you to our Internship Online Portal:

• An updated resume,

• Unofficial transcript,

• Course schedule and bursar receipt

• Valid I-20 documents for international students.

Applicants will receive an email with a user ID and login instructions within 48 hours of receipt of the coordinators submission.

Students may apply to up to 12 projects, which should relate to the students major or field of study. Additionally, all projects must be submitted at one time.

Applicants will receive an email with a user ID and login instructions within 48 hours of receipt of the coordinator’s submission.

Applicants may apply to up to 12 projects related to the students major or field of study. Additionally, students must make all project choices and upload a resume before submitting the application.

User ID’s and passwords will remain active for up to 30 days. Applicants should email mtastudentleaderinternship@mtahq.org for reactivations after the 30-day period or if you have any problems reaching your career services coordinators for portal access.

Hiring managers will reach out to schedule an interview in the first 3-4 weeks. Unfortunately, we can't take everyone who applies. However, your resume remains in our database for review by managers who have unfilled projects and are seeking specific talent.

Note: If you find yourself having problems connecting with your career services office, then feel free to submit the documents listed above via email to studentleaderinternship@mtahq.org. Make sure to include in the subject line of your email, “Access to the Internship Online Portal.”

Program Requirements

The MTA Student Leader Internship Program offers both paid and unpaid internships. While you can apply for both, each have different eligibility requirements.

Note: The MTA does not sponsor H-1B applications for employment or applications for permanent citizenship via the Internship-Mentorship Program.

Unpaid Internship Program Requirements

• Students must be matriculated into a degree program either full-time or part-time and have earned 60 credits. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Students must also be available to work a minimum of 14 hours a week.

• Students pursuing an associate degree must have at least 50 credits. Additionally, an internship must be a requirement for graduation. Some colleges have other specific requirements which we will handle on a case-by-case basis.

Paid Internship Program Requirements

• Must be matriculated into a degree program on a full-time basis. (Undergraduates - 12 credits and Graduates students - 6 credits).

• Undergraduate students must have earned 60 credits and have an overall minimum GPA of 2.5.

• Graduate students must have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.

• Students must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week.

College Career Services Coordinators

For access to our Internship Online Portal please send an email to studentleaderinternship@mtahq.org. We will add you to the system and send complete instructions on how to qualify and add your students. Any updates and pertinent information can be found in the "Announcement" section in the web portal.

High School Work-Based Learning Coordinators

The MTA hosts high school students throughout the school year. If your school has received Supplemental Internship Funding (SIF) and you would like to set up a host agreement with us please send an email studentleaderinternship@mtahq.org.

Other Partner Programs

The MTA NYC Transit also provide work-based learning opportunities to students via various partner programs like the Summer Youth Employment Program , the Work, Learn and Grow Program , Ladders for Leaders , CTE Industry Scholars, the Young Adult Internship Program (LGA Community College) and Pathways to Graduation (Brooklyn). For more information about the specific providers that we work with, please send an email to hsprograms@nyct.com. Visit each partner website for more details on each of the specific programs.

Whatever your interest, the MTA has opportunities for you. We are looking for interns to work on projects in:

• Communications and Marketing

• Engineering (all areas)

• Accounting

• Architecture

• Business Administration

• Information Technology

• Telecommunications

• Criminal Justice

• Finance

• Graphics

• Human Resources

• Journalism

• Labor Relations

• Law

• Public Administration

• Urban Planning

• Video Productions/Film/Photography

• Medical (OHS)

And so much more!