First Generation College Students in RI:
Learn, Earn & Intern with Top Rhode Island Companies
The PrepareRI College Internship Program is an intense experiential learning experience for first-generation college students, enrolled at a Rhode Island college/university, during the 2021-2022 academic year and who are in good standing, as determined by institutional standards.
The PrepareRI College Internship Program will provide eligible students with a paid work opportunity, connecting classroom learning to career opportunities in their major.
Paid ($15/hour)
Summer 2022
75 Motivated Students
Top RI Employers
Summer 2022 Internship Timeline
Summer internships run from June 1, 2022 – August 26, 2022
October 1, 2021: Application Opens
February 4, 2022: Application Closes
October 16 – February 10, 2022: Mandatory student orientation sessions held virtually through Zoom
October 21 – February 16, 2022: PrepareRI interview
February 8, 2022: Decisions on whether applications have been selected to phase two
November 5, 2021 – March 10, 2022: Employer matching
May 2, 2022: Students notified of acceptance into the program and internship employer placements
January 17- 21, 2022 and May 23-27, 2022: Mandatory work readiness boot camp training for students selected
June 1, 2022 – August 26, 2022: Internships take place. Student must commit to at least 150 hours during the summer of 2022, based on employer demand
Internship Eligibility
- Must be a first generation college student
- The first person in your immediate family to attend college
- Parent/Guardian did not complete a bachelor’s degree
- Must be enrolled at a Rhode Island college
- Brown University, Bryant University, Community College of Rhode Island, Johnson & Wales University, New England Institute of Technology, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Rhode Island School of Design, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University, or University of Rhode Island
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior with at least 60 or more credits
- Must be a Rhode Island resident (permanent, in-state tuition)
- Must be at least 18 years of age by March 1, 2022
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Contact
For questions about the PrepareRI College Internship Program, please contact Christopher Abreu at 401-680-5969 or collegeinternships@skillsforri.com
