FAQs

We are looking for self-motivated, creative individuals who want to improve their life skills! In this internship, you will be able to elevate many different skill areas if you are willing to put in the work. Anyone can take something valuable away from our program if you stay consistent with the level of effort you invest into the course.

Please see examples of previous intern projects under the tab: Our Internships. For additional questions, please email us at info@aspireskills.org.

No! This is a program for anyone looking to develop or enhance their professional and personal skills, whether you are pursuing your undergraduate or graduate degree or already in the workforce.

We have previously hired interns from a wide variety of academic backgrounds such as engineering, economics, and even non-traditional students. This is a versatile program that can complement a wide variety of fields of study or experience! You can meet all our interns under the "Meet our Interns" tab.

Our internship is highly structured while also incorporating experiential learning every step of the way. Interns will spend two weeks completing an in-depth dive into each of our seven skill areas: Self-Development, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Personal Finance, Global Awareness, Problem Solving, and Leadership Skills.

Along the way, interns will also have the opportunity to normalize and refine invaluable professional skills such as presentational speaking, professional writing, time management, email communication and management, interpersonal communication, the development of project proposals and plans, meeting scheduling, preparation and fulfillment, and team collaboration. This practical training is invaluable to our interns as they enter into their careers.

Currently, we only accept interns from California and Colorado.

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the seven criteria for an opportunity to be classified as an internship are:

The experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience that provides for applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. It must not be simply to advance the operations of the employer or be the work that a regular employee would routinely perform.

The skills or knowledge learned must be transferable to other employment settings.

The experience has a defined beginning and end, and a job description with desired qualifications.

There are clearly defined learning objectives/goals related to the professional goals of the student’s academic coursework.

There is supervision by a professional with expertise and educational and/or professional background in the field of the experience.

There is routine feedback by the experienced supervisor.

There are resources, equipment, and facilities provided by the host employer that support learning objectives/goals.

Our program fulfills each of these seven criteria, providing our interns with a meaningful internship experience. We also provide our interns with a multitude of opportunities for professional networking, the pursuit of their personal and professional interests, and mentorship.

Yes! At Aspire Skill Development, we pride ourselves on being an organization by young professionals for young professionals. We regularly hire our interns after the internship program, so they can continue building up their professional experience within our organization.

We are in the process of developing several different content packages for those who wish to access our content outside of the internship program. If you would like more information on how to access our content, please reach out to us at info@lifeskills.co.