Elevate+ Kicks Off Planning for Summer 2026 Internships

As Elevate+ looks ahead to Summer 2026, we’re excited to begin preparations for another season of creating transformative, paid internship opportunities for students from underserved communities.

This fall, we’re holding information sessions in late October and November for organizations interested in hosting Elevate+ interns next summer. These sessions will provide an overview of our program, highlight success stories from past years, and outline how to get involved as a host partner.

Partnering with Elevate+

Elevate+ funds intern wages for nonprofit host organizations, making it easy for community-based nonprofits to provide meaningful, paid work experiences. For-profit hosts are invited to self-fund their interns’ wages, while their students benefit from the same rich professional development programming that sets Elevate+ apart—our skill-building workshops, role model conversation series, and networking events.

Strengthening Our Curriculum

Behind the scenes, Elevate+ trustees and volunteers are currently reviewing and enhancing our professional development curriculum. Their goal is to ensure our programming remains relevant, impactful, and fully integrated across all components—creating a more cohesive and holistic experience for our interns. This continuous improvement means Elevate+ interns will have even greater opportunities to build confidence, develop key workplace skills, and connect with mentors and peers.

A New Way to Get Involved: Career Journey Mentors

We’re also thrilled to introduce a new volunteer opportunity for those eager to make a lasting impact. Our Career Journey Mentor program pairs volunteers with Elevate+ alumni for up to one year following their internships. Mentors provide light-touch guidance to help graduates leverage their internship experience as they pursue their next opportunity—whether that’s another internship, a job, or continued education. The commitment is modest, but the impact can be life-changing.