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Delivering Externships from startups to Fortune 1000 brands

Launching your career is harder than ever

For every 5 college students, there’s only 1 internship available.

About 40% of entry-level job postings require at least three years of experience.

The stakes have never been higher.

Get professional experience
that matters with Extern

Test drive career paths with real projects
Build your resume with skills you’ve applied
Connect with professionals from startups to Fortune brands

Develop soft skills through professional collaboration
Learn how to use Gen AI tools through real projects
Gain real project experience to discuss at job interviews

Flexibly explore careers
through real experience

Venture Capital

VC Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis

VC arm of HP Inc.

Data

Consumer Behavior & Market Analysis

Leading global audio brand

Marketing

Paid Marketing Asset Creation

Game manufacturer and maker of Cards Against Humanity

Product

Consumer Behavior & User Research

Olympic certified swim apparel brand

Consulting

Market Analysis & Strategy Consulting

Men’s casual apparel

Venture Capital

VC Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis

VC arm of HP Inc.

Data

Consumer Behavior & Market Analysis

Leading global audio brand

Marketing

Paid Marketing Asset Creation

Game manufacturer and maker of Cards Against Humanity

Product

Consumer Behavior & User Research

Olympic certified swim apparel brand

Consulting

Market Analysis & Strategy Consulting

Men’s casual apparel

Build a resume employers
will notice

Learn how to use Gen AI tools through real projects

What past Externs have to say

Erik Schalk

Beats by Dre Extern

"Extern played a crucial role in bridging the gap between my formal business education & real-world application. The opportunity to present actionable recommendations to the Head of Customer Insights at Beats by Dre was invaluable, propelling my leadership journey and paving the way for my current role at Rolls-Royce.”

Now a Project Lead
at Rolls-Royce

Tori Nguyen

AT&T Extern

“I credit the Externship as the sole reason I was hired to intern at AT&T. I had never heard of the AT&T internship program and would never have applied to it if I hadn’t gone through the Externship. It allowed me to develop my skills, showcase my work and ultimately stand out so I was awarded the opportunity to interview the CEO of AT&T!”

Became an intern
at AT&T

Richard Wilson

Meta Extern

"The Externship is a great way to introduce students to what it is like to work on a project. I became a lot more data-focused and analytical in my approach. As an industrial engineering major, people questioned how the externship was related to my studies. My journey has shown me that you don’t have to be limited by your major."

Now a Technical
Program Manager at Meta

Maisa Mirza

HP Tech Ventures Externship

“During my venture capital externship, I learned how to use industry-standard metrics and tools like SQL and Tableau to determine startup success potential.This opportunity helped me stand out as a candidate and opened new doors for me - including offers from EY and Accenture."

Now an Analyst
at Accenture

Garrett Boyce

HP Tech Ventures Externship

“If I hadn’t done a VC externship during term time, I know I’d be spending hours watching YouTube videos just to understand which careers I might enjoy! I don’t think I fully understood the value of an externship till I actually did one and now I want to argue that externships should be a part of the college experience for every student.”

Now an Analyst at Boston Consulting Group

Diego Juarez

Crafted Capital Externship

“My Externship really changed my career trajectory. As students, we often chase after Fortune 500 work experiences, but the intimate experience of getting to work with a startup can actually really help you learn a lot and level up what you can bring to the table. My cohort even had the opportunity to speak with the founder of Crafted Capital and learn from his firsthand experience.”

Now a CLDP Analyst at
JP Morgan Chase & Co

Featured Externship: TruBridge

Healthcare Data Analytics Externship

Starts:

October 20, 2025

Ends:

December 15, 2025

8 weeks, Part-time · Remote

Enterprise Software

Healthcare

Hospitals

Data Analysis

Business Intelligence

Technology

Milestone 1

Introduction to Data Analytics

Week 1

Live Activities: Meet your mentors and peers.
Project Objective: Discover how data analytics drives real-world healthcare decisions. Define a research question around infection trends using modern AI tools.
Tasks:
- Explore public datasets, learn the three types of analytics, and use ChatGPT to frame your research question.

Output

A clear research question and outline of infection data attributes to investigate.

Milestone 2

Collecting & Preparing Data

Weeks 2

Live Activities: Hands-on workshop in data sourcing and cleaning.
Project Objective: Get your hands on large healthcare datasets and prep them for real analysis.
Tasks:
- Pull public datasets (WHO, Kaggle, Medicare)
- Clean and structure them in Python
- LLMs to surface possible analyses.

Output

A ready-to-analyze dataset you’ve personally prepared.

Milestone 3

Exploratory Data Analysis

Weeks 3 & 4

Live Activities: Guided session on Python-based EDA.
Project Objective: Uncover meaningful insights in infection data — the kind analysts use to inform public health decisions.
Tasks:
- Run statistical methods.
- Visualize patterns.
- Draft initial findings with ChatGPT

Output

Visualizations and a draft research report with early insights.

Milestone 4

Presenting Your Findings

Weeks 5 & 6

Live Activities: Presentation design workshop with feedback.
Project Objective: Translate your analysis into a compelling, professional story.
Tasks:
- Use ChatGPT to draft an outline.
- Build a first deck in Gamma.app.
- Refine with Google Slides.

Output

A polished deck of insights and recommendations for decision-makers.

Milestone 5

Interactive Dashboards

Weeks 7 & 8

Live Activities: Mentor-led dashboard design session.
Project Objective: Showcase your insights through interactive dashboards that stakeholders can actually use.
Tasks:
- Build a dashboard in Claude or Power BI.
- Tailor visualizations to your research question.
- Practice presenting to a non-technical audience.

Output

A dynamic, interactive dashboard that highlights infection trends and findings.

Milestone 6

Final Deliverables

At the end of this externship, you will deliver:

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Research Report: Methodology, analysis, and findings.
Presentation Deck: Polished slides ready for stakeholders.
Interactive Dashboard: Dynamic tool for visualizing healthcare data.

Questions we get all the time

How is an Externship different from a certificate program, bootcamp, or skill course?

Unlike a typical credential platform, Extern lets you…

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Demonstrate skills you built through real work on your resume
Demonstrate real business impact you drove on your resume
Connect with industry professionals and other externs
Engage and learn from our very own Program Managers who support you

How do Externships compare with internships?

For every 5 college students, there’s only 1 internship available. And if you're lucky enough to get an internship, there's no guarantee you're in for a meaningful experience when it comes to training and support. Externships were designed as accessible, high-quality experiences to bridge the divide between academia and the workforce.

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Extern provides…

Real professional experiences not normally accessible to students

Practical training on in-demand skills that you demonstrate through a real -work deliverable

Soft skills training and development in a supportive environment

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While also providing…

Flexibility year round with fully remote experiences

Ability to explore multiple industries, skills, and companies

Structured professional training beyond typical internships, like advanced prompting, Gen AI application, and creating custom chatbots to keep you ahead of the curve

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Who is eligible?

No prior experience or specific background is required - as long as you’re passionate, curious, and have a drive to learn.

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Currently, we’re prioritizing applications from:

Seniors in undergraduate (Bachelor’s) programs at U.S.-based institutions
Graduate students in Master’s, Doctorate, or Professional Degree programs at U.S.-based institutions

Extern’s mission is to make Externships accessible to all students, and we’re working to expand capacity to include more academic years, institutions, individuals who aren’t in school, and other regions. If you’re from a different group, we encourage you to apply now—your application will help ensure you’re among the first considered as we expand. To receive updates on expanded capacity, subscribe to our newsletter here.

What exactly happens during an Externship?

You can see an example of the Externship format currently used in our Consumer Insights Marketing and Data Analysis program. It includes a week-by-week breakdown, highlighting the skills you’ll develop, the tools you’ll use, and your interactions with the host company.

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Invest in Your Career. Build Real Experience.

Delivering Externships from startups to Fortune 1000 brands

Launching your career is harder than ever

Get professional experience that matters with Extern

What past Externs have to say

Featured Externship: TruBridge

Questions we get all the time

Build your future

Get professional experience
that matters with Extern