The 2026 Dallas Works Internship Program will place more than 100 students in paid internships at corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies across Dallas. Effective internships require quality placements, pre-internship training for youth and supervisors, as well as ongoing support throughout the internship. To be eligible for the internship, students must apply to and complete the Dallas Works Internship Prep Bootcamp. This year, Dallas Works will accept up to 175 students in the Internship Prep Bootcamp.

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Application Process

We invite students who have participated in the Dallas Works Career Ready Workshops to apply for the limited Internship Prep Bootcamp spots.

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Stay tuned this summer for information about Dallas Works for 2026.

 

The Dallas Works Internship Prep Bootcamp is an intensive pre-internship program to ensure youth are ready to make the most of the experience. Bootcamp consists of training and outings that help young people navigate what they will encounter in a work setting, alongside their peers, Dallas Works staff, and corporate volunteers.

 

To be eligible for the Internship Prep Bootcamp, students must:

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• Attend workshops across all three Career Ready Pathway categories

• Submit an Internship Program application and resume

• Live in Dallas County

• Be available to attend all Bootcamp sessions
   

The Internship Application is available through April 17, 2026 for eligible students Dallas Works cohort members.

 

The Summer Internship Program is from June 29 - August 7. Interested students must meet the following eligibility criteria:

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• Complete the Internship Prep Bootcamp Program

• Successfully complete a background check

• Pass a drug test, if required

• Be eligible to work in the United States

• Provide necessary documentation to complete Form I-9

• Complete a mock job interview

• Commit to work 20-40 hours a week (as required by the employer) for the duration of the internship
   

Interns will have support throughout their placement from Dallas Works staff, former interns in a peer setting, their supervisor, and a dedicated internship coach.