LOS ANGELES, CA.—Help Activate Youth, Inc. a 501(c)(3) public charity launched a new Externship Program this month to match students in the area from a myriad of majors to internships around the city.

Accepted students will be assigned to internship positions related to their field of study ranging from Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering and related disciplines. Applicants should be current college students, recent college or high school graduates, or graduating high school seniors.

The externship program has begun accepting applicants on a rolling basis. There will be no deadline to submit applications; however, potential participants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible for the best chance of securing internships. Applicants are expected to complete a minimum of 2 months with their externship. Students wishing to apply should contact Help Activate Youth by clicking on the Contact link on our web site.

We are eager to launch this program and expand our efforts aimed at developing and advancing opportunities for the youth in our area. This program will facilitate the entry into the working world for students and recent grads. As college admissions and securing internships becomes more and more competitive, it is our responsibility to support our young, bright minds and invest in our future.

This opportunity is not only meant to add real world experience to the resumes of students but also to foster community and network building among youth in the community.