Internship Program

Stay tuned for the 2025 Y.O.U. Internship Program application, opening on Feb. 1, 2025!

If you have questions, please email internships@youcle.org.

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Y.O.U. Internship Program

The Y.O.U. Internship Program is a selective program offered to 100-150 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors throughout Cuyahoga County. Applicants who are interested in gaining professional skills and hands-on career exploration experience while earning a stipend and networking in a career field of their interest are encouraged to apply!

Virtual, in-person, and hybrid internship options are available.

This career exploration internship program offers:

  • 120-hour internship in the career field of your interest

  • Professional skills trainings (occurring May through August)

  • Networking opportunities. Participants interact with industry professionals and their peers regularly.

  • Earn stipends for the internship and attending trainings

Learn more at the Community Info Zoom Session

EMPLOYERS: Please contact Mark Zeller and fill out the mentor interest form below to express your interest in becoming a 2025 internship mentor.

For more information

  • Applicants: Internship Specialist Eric Graham: Email or 216-317-0414

  • Employers: Employment Specialist Mark Zeller: Email or (216) 678-4634.

  • Program Manager of Internships: Valerie Hickey: Email

Eligibility & Requirements
Intern Application
List of Previous Internships
Mentor Interest Form & Eligibility
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Kaitlyn has always known she wanted to go into the medical field, and a meeting with her high school counselor informed her of the opportunity to gain experience right away through Y.O.U.