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Spring 2025 High School Internship Program

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

Sep 26

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Los Alamos

Requirements

  • Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Students who wish to participate in the High School Internship Program must meet all the following requirements:
  • Be a senior in high school at the time of internship.
  • Be at least 16 years of age at the time of internship.
  • Have and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Attend a high school located in New Mexico.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Application Requirements:
  • In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements, students must do the following to be considered for an internship:
  • Students must upload a cover letter, resume, and current unofficial transcript in the online iRecruitment application.
  • The cover letter should describe key aspects of the applicant's background and include two or three academic and career areas of interest.

Responsibilities

  • The Spring 2025 High School Internship Program provides qualified New Mexico high school seniors the opportunity to develop skills and gain work experience, while receiving exposure to a variety of technical and professional career fields.
  • Students who participate in this program have the opportunity to begin interning during the spring semester of their senior year.
  • Carefully review the High School Internship Program webpage before applying for this position.
  • Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

FAQs

Who is eligible to apply for the Spring 2025 High School Internship Program?

To be eligible, applicants must be seniors in high school at the time of the internship, at least 16 years old, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, attend a high school located in New Mexico, and pass a pre-employment drug test.

When is the application deadline for the internship program?

The application and required documents must be submitted by 11:59 PM on December 31, 2024.

What documents are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and current unofficial transcript as part of their online application.

Where will the internship take place?

The internship work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM.

Are there any benefits provided to interns during the program?

Interns in the program gain valuable work experience and skills development, but specific benefits may vary. The full benefits package mentioned is primarily for regular employees rather than interns.

Is there a drug test required for applicants?

Yes, all selected candidates must complete a new-employment drug test as part of the hiring process.

Can foreign nationals apply for this internship?

Foreign nationals are subject to specific eligibility requirements under DOE Order 142.3A and may have additional considerations based on their citizenship status.

Will the internship positions be competitive?

Yes, internship positions are competitive, and the decision to hire rests entirely with the mentor who will contact the student for an interview if they are shortlisted.

What should the cover letter include?

The cover letter should describe key aspects of the applicant's background and include two or three academic and career areas of interest.

What should I do if I have questions about the internship program?

Questions regarding the program should be directed to the Student Programs Office at studentprograms@lanl.gov.

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Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the world’s most innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. We're engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security to ensure the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile. Our workforce specializes in a wide range of progressive science, technology and engineering across many exciting fields, including space exploration, geophysics, renewable energy, supercomputing, medicine and nanotechnology.