Internship
About
Part of Thriving Asians’ Youth Mental Health Leadership Programs, the Internship Program trains exceptional students to be mental health leaders, and contribute to development projects uplifting Asian mental health with a national/global reach.
The Internship Program emphasizes professional development - providing opportunities for students to apply lessons learned from school into practice, and gain professional experience & skills aligned with their goals.
Interns contribute to development projects that broadly serve AANHPI and global diaspora communities. Projects range according to organization/community needs and student strengths/interests, inclusive of:
Community education & advocacy
Stakeholder outreach & engagement
Resource development
Media creation
Community-based research
Social entrepreneurship & business development
Organizational development
Throughout the program, Interns receive training and mentorship to develop core skills for mental health leadership, and gain insight to interdisciplinary education/career paths in mental health and related fields. Learn more about Training & Mentorship.
Requirements
The Internship is open to college students. The ideal Intern is:
Self-directed, coachable, proactive
Passionate about Asian community and/or mental health advocacy
Interested in education & career paths in mental health and/or leadership in related fields
The student must be able to attend virtual:
Group Sessions - biweekly Saturdays from 1 - 3 PM ET / 10 AM - 12 PM PT
Mentor Meetings - arranged according to students’ schedules on a biweekly basis, or as needed per project/student needs
Application
We are currently accepting applications for the academic year cycle (October 2026 - May 2027). Apply by September 27th at 11:59 PM PST!
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Curious about Youth Leadership projects?
Check out Student Spotlights for more on current student and alumni projects.