Overview
CYCE offers paid summer internship programs focused on healthcare careers (clinical and non-clinical) and workforce development:
Programs give Northeast Ohio high school students the opportunity to learn and work alongside world-renowned caregivers at Cleveland Clinic’s main campus, regional hospitals, family health centers and administrative campuses.
Each program is designed to provide workforce readiness and career preparedness, increase employability and assist with the transition to college or employment. The programs also provide opportunities to develop and refine various skills such as project management; digital literacy; academic writing and presentation; professional communication; and teamwork.
Overall, students will gain exposure to clinical and non-clinical healthcare fields and careers; manage learning opportunities and work responsibilities; network with Cleveland Clinic caregivers; and find practical, real-world applications for their academic knowledge and pursuit of their selected career goals.
Cleveland Clinic Louis Stokes Summer Internship Program
This paid internship program provides high school students with engaging, real-world work experiences and professional learning opportunities in a variety of non-clinical, business-focused areas of healthcare (pathway examples include but are not limited to: Administration, Buildings & Design, Human Resources, Information Technology/ Cybersecurity, Operations, Patient Support, Protective Services) and the opportunity to interact with Cleveland Clinic caregivers.
Application Criteria
- Be in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade.
- Be at least 15 years of age by June 1, 2023.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in the program.
- Live in one of the following Northeast Ohio cities: Cleveland, East Cleveland, Euclid or Warrensville.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in a non-clinical, business focused healthcare career.
- Be a U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident.
Apply by May 7, 2023 (deadline extended) by completing the Cleveland Clinic Louis Stokes Internship Program Application.
Questions about the Louis Stokes Internship? Contact: LouisStokesInterProg@ccf.org
Science Summer Internship Program
This paid internship program provides high school students with engaging, real-world work experiences and professional learning opportunities in a variety of clinical-focused areas of healthcare (pathway examples include but are not limited to: Allied Health, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Science, Science Research) and the opportunity to interact with Cleveland Clinic caregivers.
Application Criteria
- Be in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grade
- Be at least 15 years of age by June 1, 2023.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in the program.
- Live AND attend school in one of the following Northeast Ohio counties: Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, or Summit.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in a clinical healthcare career.
- Be a U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident.
Apply by April 16, 2023: Science Summer Internship Program Application
Questions about the Science Internship? Contact: ScienceInternship@ccf.org
