Applications are now open for the CUNY Career Launch 2026 Internship Program.
Ready to jumpstart your career and get paid? Career Launch offers paid internships ($20/hour) for CUNY undergraduates who have never had a paid internship before.
Join 2,000 CUNY students gaining real-world experience this semester in:
  • Healthcare
  • STEM / Green
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Community & Social Services
  • Neighborhood Mobilization
Can you say yes to all of the following?
  • I’m enrolled for classes Spring 2026
  • While in college, I’ve never participated in a paid internship
  • I was between the age of 18-24 years old on January 12th, 2026
  • I am pursuing an undergrad degree
  • I have a minimum 2.0 GPA (Doesn’t apply to 1st semester transfer/freshmen students)
  • From July to August, I am available to work 19 hours per week during typical work hours (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM).
  • I am eligible to work in the U.S.
  • I have a resume. Visit Career Services in D-210 or schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor in Navigate.  https://www.hostos.cuny.edu/SSO
Application Deadlines:
  • Best Chance Deadline: February 13th
  • Last Chance Deadline: February 23rd (closes at 11:59 p.m.)
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applying by the Best Chance Deadline increases your likelihood of being invited to interview!
Want to learn more?
Join a Virtual Info Session: [Register here]

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Questions? Visit our webpage or email us at careerlaunch@cuny.edu.