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Build your resume with real-world business projects. Real companies, real problems, real work. Plus, receive a $500 stipend upon completion.

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We’re offering the best way for community college students to break into their careers.
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‍How? It’s simple—just 3 easy steps:

What’s Waiting for You:

Flexibility to Fit You
We get it—classes, social lives, jobs—life can be chaotic. That's why our programs are fully remote and flexible, leaving you with more time to do what matters to you.
Earn While You Learn
Upon completion, receive a $500 stipend to recognize your hard work and dedication. At each program you'll spend about 10 hours per week over 6-12 weeks.
A Competitive Resume  
You don’t need a degree from a traditional four-year university to stand out to recruiters. Develop essential career skills through real work.
Your Dream Job
It’s time to get hired; nearly half of our externs have landed jobs or internships with Fortune 1000 companies within a year, including Google, Microsoft, Tesla, and more!
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Stipend Eligibility

To receive your stipend, you must:

  • Attend / recently attended a US-based community college
  • Be a first-time participant — students who have previously received a stipend through an Extern community college externship are not eligible for an additional stipend
  • Successfully complete all program requirements and deliverables
  • Maintain high attendance at scheduled meetings and sessions
  • Be located in the United States

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Extern reserves the right to withhold stipend payments in cases of suspected misrepresentation or fraudulent activity.

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Amazon
Sentiment Analysis
Python Scraping
Strategy Consulting
People Operations
Workforce Data Analysis
Amazon Fulfillment Center Operational Strategy & People Analytics

Analyze employee feedback, uncover patterns with Python + sentiment analysis, and deliver insights that drive ops strategy. Big-name experience. Real-world skills. Built for future analysts, consultants & strategists.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 14, 2026
published:
August 25, 2026
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HP Tech Ventures
Venture Capital
Market Analysis
Startup Research
Venture Capital Analyst
Business Analyst
HP Tech Ventures Venture Capital: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis

Learn how VCs spot the next big tech startup. In this externship, you’ll discover how to find and evaluate early-stage companies, analyze markets, and create compelling investment memos. Perfect for those curious about startups or investing.

Referral Opportunity
Referral Opportunity
8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 14, 2026
published:
August 25, 2026
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Hydroficient
IoT Security
Threat Modeling
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Python
Network Security
Hydroficient Advanced: IoT Cyber Defense

Build, hack, and defend real IoT infrastructure, then hand your security playbook to an actual company. You’ll launch realistic cyberattacks - from spoofing and replay to unauthorized shutoffs, and implement defenses like TLS and mTLS.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 14, 2026
published:
August 25, 2026
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Lean Startup Co.
Company Analysis
Corporate Governance
Due Diligence
Strategic Thinking
Career Strategy
Lean Startup Co. Corporate Strategy Externship Mentored by THE Eric Ries

14 hours. Evaluate any company like an insider. Walk out with the portfolio to prove it + an endorsement from Eric Ries.

4 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 14, 2026
published:
August 25, 2026
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TikTok
Competitor Analysis
Persona development
Brand voice & tone strategy
Visual mood-board design
Instagram Reel Design and Development
TikTok Social Media Content & Brand Strategy

Learn content strategy from TikTok's Head of Agency. Design viral-ready posts, build brand voice and visuals, and pitch a full campaign - all while building a standout portfolio.

Internship Opportunity
Internship Opportunity
6 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 14, 2026
published:
August 25, 2026
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Yinan Zhao
Investment Thesis
Valuation DCF Comps
SEC Filings Analysis
Value Investing
Financial Modeling
Yinan Zhao Investing & Financial Modeling

Dive into the fundamentals of equity research and financial modeling. Analyze a real public tech company, assess risk and competitive position, build valuation models, and present a full investment memo and pitch to an industry panel.

11 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 14, 2026
published:
August 25, 2026
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Breaking Games
E-Commerce Analyst
Performance Marketing
Digital Marketing
Conversion Rate Optimization
Business Intelligence
Breaking Games E-Commerce Data Analysis & Strategy

Analyze real e‑commerce data from Google Analytics, Meta Ads, and Shopify to uncover what drives clicks and sales. Learn to spot funnel drop‑offs, optimize marketing spend, and craft strategies that boost conversions and revenue.

10 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 21, 2026
published:
September 3, 2026
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Pfizer
Build with LLMs
RAG Systems
Prompt Engineering
Document Intelligence
Python Automation
Pfizer Advanced: AI-Powered Document Insights & Data Extraction

Build AI-powered document intelligence with Pfizer, automating healthcare and clinical supply documents using OCR, LLMs, and RAG

10 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 21, 2026
published:
September 3, 2026
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TruBridge
Statistical & Correlational Analysis
Data Visualization
Google Colab
Exploratory Data Analysis
Power BI
TruBridge Healthcare Data Analytics

What if the real drivers of health have nothing to do with doctors or medicine? Define a research question, analyze public data with Python, and share your insights using AI. A résumé-popping mix of health, data, and strategy.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 21, 2026
published:
September 3, 2026
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Wayfair
AI Agent Development
AI Workflow Design
Data Scraping
Dashboard Design
Trend Analysis
Wayfair n8n AI Agent Engineering

Build AI agents (no coding needed), and stand out in the job market. This externship gives you hands-on experience with real data, automation, and in-demand tools like n8n. Finish with a live AI dashboard and a portfolio-ready project.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
September 21, 2026
published:
September 3, 2026
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