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Internship Accelerator

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Internship Accelerator for High School Students & Recent Grads.

Launching students into the professional world with hands-on internships, industry mentorship, and real-world projects that build creativity, confidence, and career-ready skills.

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How it works:

WHO can participate: Only students who have completed the Innovation Certificate or earned the Innovation Diploma may register to participate in the Internship Accelerator.

WHAT is the format: Participants are assigned a d.tech career coach, and begin working with their organization’s project team and an industry mentor.

WHEN is it offered: Interns work Monday - Friday, from 9am - 1pm from June 22 - July 17 2026. There is also a mandatory prep workshop on June 15 from 9 - 11am Pacific Time and a mandatory debrief on July 20 from 9 - 11am.

WHERE does it take place: All meetings are online and work is done remotely.

HOW can I enroll: Enrollment is first come, first served (we have less than 50 spots available) and registration and the program fee can be completed online.

WHY participate: There are very few opportunities for teens to participate in professional internships. This proven method enables students to tackle responsibilities on real projects for organizations with genuine problems to solve while working alongside industry mentors.

“The Innovation Certificate Program is an excellent way to learn about design thinking and how you can be a creative innovator. The internship opened a new world for my daughter. It's a great way to get hands-on, real-world experience and challenge students to explore new things. Don't miss this unique opportunity!"

—Parent of Innovation Certificate & Internship Accelerator Student , 2025

Internship Accelerator Case Studies:

Imagine Learning
University of Hawai’i
Health Cities Tutoring
Kahoot!

  • “I tackled real-world challenges in web design, from SEO integration to crafting engaging features. The mentorship and feedback were invaluable.” 

    — Design Tech Intern

  • “Overall I learned a lot about my future and how to use my experiences to showcase my skills for my employers or other opportunities…”

    — Design Tech Intern

  • “These opportunities have helped me prepare in a variety of ways. I now have experience working in a group, brainstorming with a group, design thinking, and problem solving."

    — Design Tech Intern

  • Thanks to the internship, I have experience working with a professional in a professional environment. I know I will encounter these scenarios in the future throughout my life and career, so having experienced them now will set me up better for the future.”

    — Design Tech Intern

  • “The interns were fearless in asking questions and challenging the status quo. They're very intuitive and allowed their own curiosity to lead the work, often diving deeper than we would have expected from high school interns. They also come with a solid skillset as junior PMs [project managers] and designers.”

    — Answer .AI Advisors