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Remote Externship Opportunities for Community College Students


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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Made possible with support from the PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc.

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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Beats by Dr Dre
Ad Discovery and Cataloging
Sentiment Analysis
Data Organization
Survey Design
Competitor Analysis
Beats by Dre Creative Advertising Strategy Externship

Analyze video ads, uncover what works, and build a strategy. Then, turn your insights into a creative concept you can showcase in your portfolio - and present to the Global Consumer Insights team.

6 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 3, 2026
published:
July 13, 2026
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Center for Improving Youth Justice
Correlation Analysis
Data Visualization
Python
Statistical Research
AI for Data Analysis
Center for Improving Youth Justice Data Analytics

20+ years of juvenile justice data. Real correlations. Real policy impact. Your analysis goes straight to legislators.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 3, 2026
published:
July 20, 2026
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Attronica
Corporate Finance
Financial Modeling
Financial Statement Analysis
Private Company Valuation
DCF & Comps
Attronica Financial Planning & Analysis and Private Company Valuation

Finance is changing. Learn to use AI to analyze real financials, benchmark performance, and build an exec-level financial memo.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 10, 2026
published:
July 20, 2026
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BeReal
Product Management
User Journey Mapping
Competitive Benchmarking
Prototyping & Wireframing
Usability Testing
BeReal Product Management

Design + prototype the next big social app feature Gen Z actually wants. Build real UI/UX and product management experience with Canva, analyzing user insights, and pitching your final feature concept—all with BeReal.

8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 10, 2026
published:
July 20, 2026
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Breaking Games
Business Intelligence
SQL
Database Design
E-Commerce Analytics
Marketing Attribution
Breaking Games SQL & Database Architecture

Turn six messy CSVs into an analytics database and a Q4 dashboard that drives real business decisions. SQL + Claude.

Interview Opportunity
Interview Opportunity
8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 10, 2026
published:
July 20, 2026
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Institute of Mental Health
Stakeholder Mapping
Systems Thinking
Root Cause Analysis
Process Mapping
Change Management
Healthcare Operations & Consulting

Redesign mental health care from the inside out. Map workflows, spot risks, and build tools to make patient care safer, smarter, and more human.

6 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 10, 2026
published:
July 20, 2026
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Mangusta Capital
Venture Capital
Market Analysis
Startup Research
Vertical AI
AI Driven Insights
Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis with Mangusta Capital

Scout Vertical AI startups for a SoftBank-pedigreed VC fund — sourcing deals, analyzing founders, writing investment memos.

Internship Opportunity
Internship Opportunity
8 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 10, 2026
published:
July 20, 2026
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Center for Improving Youth Justice
Data Storytelling
Data Visualization
AI-Enhanced Design
Interactive Visualization
Strategic Communication
Center for Improving Youth Justice Data Storytelling

The data on how America treats incarcerated kids exists. Help make sure no one can look away. Portfolio guaranteed.

6 weeks
Live Session Starts:
August 17, 2026
published:
July 27, 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:
August 17, 2026
published:
July 27, 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:
August 17, 2026
published:
July 27, 2026
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