Public Works
High School Internship Program
Contact Us:
Phone: (213) 978-6321
E-mail: bpw.pwhip@lacity.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to the City of Los Angeles Public Works High School Internship Program. Here is some important information to assist you with applying for our program:


PARTNERS

Important Dates:
  • Program Length: July 2, 2012 to August 3, 2012

  • Open Enrollment: February 13, 2012

  • Application Deadline: March 9, 2012 - 3:00 p.m.

  • Job Skills Workshop:
    • March 30, 2012 - Eastside
      8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
      East Los Angeles Service Center
      133 N. Sunol Drive
      Los Angeles, CA 90063

    • March 31, 2012 - South LA
      9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
      USC Taper Hall - Room 203
      University Park Campus
      University of Southern California
      Los Angeles, CA 90089

    • April 3, 2012 - San Fernando Valley
      10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
      EDD Work Source
      11623 Glenoaks Blvd.
      Pacoima, CA 91331
  • Interview Session:
    • April 21, 2012:
      Location To Be Determined
      8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., tentatively

Eligibility Requirements:
  • You are a current high school junior or senior
  • You either
    • live in the City of Los Angeles, or
    • attend an LAUSD high school, or
    • attend a high school located int he City of Los Angeles
  • You are able to provide verification of your legal right to work
  • You are able to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., from July 2, 2012 thru August 3, 2012
  • You must submit an Online Application and Recommendation Form
  • You must attend:
    • a mandatory job skills workshop (see important dates above)
    • a mandatory interview session (see important dates above)

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE:
Students MUST get work permits signed by school officials. It is the responsibility of the student to provide the Public Works High School Internship Program with a signed and valid work permit at orientation (NO EXCEPTIONS).

WORK PERMIT ATTACHED, PRINT AND RETURN WITH AUTHORIZATION FROM SCHOOL.



How to Apply:

Step 1: Submit Required Forms (you will need to scan and update the documents with your online application)

Step 2: Attend a mandatory Job Skills Workshop (see important dates above)

Step 3: Attend a mandatory Interview Session (see important dates above)



Online Student Application Form:

Click here to complete our online application



Documents and Forms:

Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions (.doc)

PWHip Letter of Recommendation Form (.pdf)
PWHip Letter of Recommendation Form (.doc)

PWHip Flyer (.pdf)
PWHip Flyer (.doc)



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