SummerWorks 2025 – Paid Internships for Young Adults
NOTICE: Due to the high volume of interest, the participant waitlist for this program is now closed. (If you are an employer, please jump to the section below this one).
Interested in other NEXT services? Check back in June for an updated orientation schedule.
Live in Clark, Cowlitz, or Wahkiakum County and aged 16–24?
Looking for a paid summer opportunity to gain real-world experience? Join our SummerWorks waitlist and take the first step toward a 6-week paid internship this summer! This program is extremely popular, so it is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Here’s what to expect:
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Apply – Complete the SummerWorks application and meet with a member of our team for an initial screening interview.
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Get Enrolled – If selected, you’ll provide documentation required for employment.
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Prepare – Each SummerWorks participant will participate in work-readiness workshops that empower them to be successful in the modern workplace.
- Career Exploration – Each participant will participate in career exploration activities, including (1) informational interview and at least (1) job shadow.
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Interview – Interview with a matched employer.
- Internship – The program concludes with a paid 100-hour work experience with a local employer that aligns with your specific employment goal(s) and career interest(s).
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What’s Next? – After your internship, you may be eligible to join NEXT’s year-round WIOA program for continued support and career development.
📩 Have questions? Reach out to us at summerworks@nextsuccess.org
SummerWorks Flyer 2025 V1.2 (The waitlist is closed)
Employers – Partner With Us This Summer
Located in Clark, Cowlitz, or Wahkiakum County?
Want to support local youth and help build the future workforce? Partner with NEXT to host a 6-week summer intern, and we’ll cover their wages at $18/hour!
Here’s how it works:
SummerWorks is a career readiness program with various professional development activities, including workshops, mock interviews, and job shadows. It ends with the youth(s) participating in a 100-hour Work Experience (WEX, aka internship) at your organization! If you cannot host an intern(s), you can also complete this form to contribute to job shadows/worksite tours, and informational/mock interviews.
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Interns receive two weeks of job-readiness training before placement.
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You’ll interview candidates and select the best fit for your role.
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NEXT handles all workforce documentation and onboarding support.
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We stay in touch to ensure interns meet your expectations throughout their experience.
📩 Ready to get involved or want to learn more? Email us at summerworks@nextsuccess.org
Thank you to all our employer partners for empowering young people to build bright, independent futures!
Complete the Employers Sign-up Sheet and we will contact you within 3 business days.
