Internship Programs

Applications are open through September 11th, 2026

This fall, we are placing 10 students into 8-week internships running September 28th through November 20th, 2026. Interns will:

  • Be expected to work 10 hours/week at $20/hour, for a total stipend of $1,600

  • Be matched to a role based on their goals, skills, interests, and the fit with the employer’s needs and current projects.

  • Before the internship begins, interns will complete a pre-internship orientation and career readiness training.

  • Conducts biweekly check-ins and coaching sessions with the Honor Your Dreams team, and you will be part of a peer cohort of students going through the program alongside you.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Low-income and/or first-generation college student

  • From New York City and lived in the five boroughs during high school (Westchester and Long Island students are not eligible)

  • Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college

  • Available to work the full 10 hours/week from September 28 – November 20, 2026

  • No prior internship experience required — though it won't count against you if you have it

  • Employers are looking for students who are: highly motivated, have strong written & verbal communication skills, and are interested in working in their respective fields

Program Process

  • Students who pass an interview with the employer may be matched to a role based on their goals and interests

  • Matched students receive ongoing coaching, biweekly check-ins, and a peer cohort throughout the program

  • More details on the history and structure of the internship programs available below

Apply Here by Sept 11

Dual Impact Internship Program

This program connects low-income NYC college students with paid, career-building internships at startups founded by underrepresented leaders, including female founders and founders of color. The program has a two-sided impact, as it provides support to diverse entrepreneurs who received the least amount of venture capital funding (source), while helping them learn how to manage employees and delegate responsibilities. On the other hand, students get to work on real-life projects that will see the light of day, rather than doing administrative work, or working on theoretical projects that don’t teach them new skills.

Since 2023, we’ve matched 50+ students with opportunities across technology, nonprofit, healthcare, sustainability, climate, and other industries, paying out more than $100k in internship stipends. Students develop skills in the fields of software engineering, product development, data analysis, marketing, research, operations, and more.

Early Green Jobs Program

This program connects low-income NYC college students with paid, career-building internships in the clean energy and climate resilience sectors. The clean energy industry supports more than 4.2 million jobs nationwide, and New York City’s green economy has grown 8% annually since 2016 (source). Yet, students from low-income backgrounds are too often left out due to financial barriers and limited access to these opportunities. These opportunities are significant, but students from low-income backgrounds are often excluded due to financial barriers and a lack of exposure.

With support from ConEdison, we’ve launched this initiative to change that, placing 13 students in green internships since fall 2025.

If you’re an employer interested in partnering with us, or a funder who’s looking to invest in workforce development and are interested in partnering, please reach out to Josue De Paz, our CEO and co-founder. You can email info@honoryourdreams.org, and we’ll connect you with him.