Application process
We outline the process and timeline for getting into our program.
December - January
Apply
Program announcement
Each January, we announce the details of the coming year's program on our website, including:
- Dates when we will be accepting applications for the coming summer
- Name of employer partners for the coming summer
- Application links
Submitting an application
- See if you are eligible to apply
- See the application requirements
- Complete and submit your application
February - March
Interview and selection
Invitation to interview
- After we review the applications, we will send some applicants an invitation to interview.
- If you receive an invitation, it will be for a specific site placement — working for a specific employer.
- We interview two to three candidates for each available placement.
- Being offered an interview does not guarantee placement.
Selecting who we interview
Our candidate selection committee will only invite applicants who:
- Meet our eligibility requirements
- Demonstrate program competencies in the application essay
Interviews
- You will be interviewed by our site coordinator for a specific employer.
- The interviewer will ask questions about your professional interests and job skills.
Getting an offer
We make offers to candidates in mid-April.
May - August
Internships and leadership training
Internships run from the end of May to the middle of August.
Specific dates will be included in the annual program announcement in January.
You are responsible for finding your own housing.
Get more details on internships and leadership training
Contact us
Phone
Address
City Hall350 Fifth St. S., Room 239Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday