Funded summer internship program 2025
In conjunction with the Border Region Talent Pipeline K-16 Collaborative, companies in San Diego and Imperial Counties are invited to apply to host funded computing, engineering, and/or business interns for the summer of 2025.
Internship applicants will be sourced through Advancing San Diego’s Verified Programs, ensuring they are learning the industry’s most in-demand skills. Intern host companies will have the chance to interview and select candidates from a pre-screened pool of students. This is a great opportunity for companies to strengthen and diversify talent pipelines and fill shortages for critical jobs. Read how Rady’s Children’s Hospital leveraged an Advancing San Diego paid internship program to help solve their talent shortages. Applications due February 28, 2025.
2025 TIMELINE
- February 28: Intern host applications due
- March 5: Intern hosts are selected
- March 6—April 18:Work Site visit by Manpower, Employer of Record (EOR). Site visits for approved in-person and hybrid sites.
- April 8, 8:30 a.m.: Company onboarding session*
- April 21—May 9: Companies review and interview student applicants*
- June 2—June 23: Students begin internships (flexible start date)
*Intern supervisors must be available these dates.
AVAILABLE TALENT
Below are sample positions, considering student ability based on Verified Program criteria. Companies will be asked to alter these job descriptions to fit their unique company needs.
COMPUTING INTERNSHIPS
ENGINEERING INTERNSHIPS
BUSINESS INTERNSHIPS
Questions? Contact EDC:
Olivia Jones
Coordinator, Talent Initiatives