Sometimes the most lasting lessons are learned outside the classroom.

Our summer internship program gives Rainier Scholars students in high school and college a chance to do paid, full-time work in interesting professional settings under the guidance of a committed mentor. We're always looking for businesses and non-profit organizations who might be a good fit for our students.

What do you get by participating? Bright, motivated workers who are quick studies and eager to learn. You get a chance to make a difference in communities of color, as well as the opportunity to cultivate future employees among some of the most talented students in Seattle.

What do our students get?  Hands-on workplace experience, an understanding of how they can apply their learning once they’re out of school, and the invaluable insights of adults who care about their futures.

Click here to download the 2010 Internship Program Flyer

We are seeking internship opportunities in business, medicine, law, journalism, engineering, computer technologies, scientific research, and non-profit work.

Ideal Internship Experience
    • A six to eight week internship opportunity in July and August 2010
      (for high school)
    • A ten to twelve week internship opportunity in Summer 2010
      (for college)
    • An active, professional work environment
    • Pay at or above state minimum wage requirements ($10/hour is typical)
    • Includes one-on-one mentorship with student
    • Possible job shadowing opportunities

 What Rainier Scholars Offers Your Organization
    •   Rainier Scholars works closely with employers to provide the best match
        for organizations and mentors.
    •   Rainier Scholars screens intern applicants to ensure quality
        service to internship sites.
    •   Rainier Scholars students study and practice leadership, enabling
        them to offer unusually high self-efficacy and discipline.
    •   Our students set their sights on top universities, making them
        excellent candidates for future employment

For more information on hosting a Rainier Scholars intern please contact:
• College internships: Sarah Smith, Associate Executive Director, sarahsmith@rainierscholars.org
• High school internships: Susie Wu, Director of ACSS and Leadership Development, susiewu@rainierscholars.org.

Click here to read an article about our internship program.

Noteworthy Numbers:
• Rainier Scholars has successfully placed students in 72 internships over the past three years.
• More than 95% of our interns received marks of 8 or above out of a score of 10 by their mentors.

List of Past Employers:
• Aegis Living
• Black, Lowe & Graham, PLLC
• Broadway Bound
• Davis Wright Tremaine LLC
• EarthCorps
• The Epiphany School
• Karr Tuttle Campbell LLC
• King County Television Network
• Knowledge Points
• K & L Gates
• League of Education Voters
• Lenny Wilkens Foundation
• Microsoft
• NeighborCare
• Northwest Seaport
• PEMCO
• Polyclinic Institute
• Seattle Children’s Hospital
• Seattle Northwest Securities
• Swedish Hospital
• Teens in Public Service
• Washington State Hospital Assoc.