Join our Internship Academies to Hire Top Talent

The Life Design Lab is excited to host 4 Internship Academies to help our students land meaningful, impactful summer internships. Not only are we focused on supporting strategic industries our students are interested in, but we are also committed to centering equity to close the gap as it relates to our First Generation, Limited Income students securing essential internship opportunities.

With a multifaceted program, we are ready to prepare and equip our students with the necessary skills to thrive in your organization for a summer experience. We are looking to foster relationships with employers that are committed to providing a positive experience for students and help expose them to future career paths. We invite you to become a part of this movement!  

Which Internship Academy should I join?

With our 4 distinct internship academies, employers have the opportunity to connect with students relevant to your specific needs.

FLI Internship Academy (FIA): The FIA consists of 80+ sophomore and junior first-generation, limited income students. The industries our students are interested in are agnostic. However, many often have expressed interest in the healthcare field. If you are looking for diverse students with
Wall Street Internship Academy (WSIA): The WSIA includes 60+ freshmen and sophomore students coming from primarily backgrounds in economics, computer science, and applied mathematics & statistics. These students are looking to land careers in the finance industry.
Tech Internship Academy (TIA): The TIA includes 50+ sophomore and junior students with majors mainly in computer science, computer & electrical engineering, and applied mathematics & statistics. These students are looking to land careers at start-ups and tech companies.
Biomedical Engineering Internship Academy (BMEIA): The BMEIA includes 50+ freshmen, sophomore, and juniors who are majoring in the #1 biomedical engineering program in the nation. These students are looking for opportunities in the biotech, life sciences, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries.

How does it work?

Over the fall semester, all cohort members will complete a course covering everything from networking and interviewing skills to industry timelines and skills. These students will walk away full of confidence and the ability to authentically demonstrate themselves to you.  

After they complete the course, students will also engage in experiential learning to try out the work and gain some hands-on experience to build the skillset necessary to be successful in a role at your organization. 

That is where the fun begins, and you come in! Our hiring initiative available to you will be a two-pronged approach: 

• Hopkins Placement Program: Employer partners will commit to hiring one of our brilliant students that has completed the course component and experiential learning. Our Employer Engagement team will do all the work for you! Everything from posting the roles, to reviewing application and interviewing, we have you covered. If you prefer to complete any step in the process, you will be able to.  

• JobsforJays: If you are unable to commit to hiring a student, you will have the opportunity to participate in our spring signature hiring initiative open to all JHU students. We have seen remarkable success with the program with over 50 hires from over 35 companies last year alone. With this program, our team provides support all the way up to the interview process but gives the employer the responsibility of conducting interviews and making offers. Students will have the chance to apply for scholarships through this program. However, financial assistance is not guaranteed.