The 2025 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

During the pilot program in Spring/Summer 2025, Dallas Works targeted outreach at our 3 partnering education institutions: Dallas College, Dallas ISD, and UNT at Dallas. Recruitment closed during Spring Break to begin Career Ready Workshops, which are required for internship eligibility.

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Only students who are participating in the Career Ready Workshops are invited to apply for the limited Internship Prep Bootcamp spots this year.

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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

• Be currently enrolled in Dallas College, Dallas ISD, or UNT at Dallas

• Live in Dallas County

• Be available to attend all Bootcamp sessions
   

The Internship Application is available through April 28, 2025 for students who are eligible and have opted into the Dallas Works 2025 Cohort.

 

The Summer Internship Program is from June 30 - August 8. 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.