About the program
A bridge from the classroom to the working world.
CareerStart is run by parent and student volunteers at Convent & Stuart Hall, in collaboration with the school's college counseling team. We match sophomores and juniors with Bay Area professionals for short summer internships that build real skills, real networks, and real perspective on the future.
From sign-up to internship
A simple, supported path designed for first-time interns.
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Sign up
Students and hosts complete a short interest form.
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Workshops
Students attend resume, LinkedIn, and interview workshops.
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Listings
Internship opportunities are posted on CareerStartSF.org and Blackbaud.
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Apply
Students apply to the listings that interest them.
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Interview
Employers review applications and interview shortlisted students.
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Match
Offers are extended to students, accepted, and finalized.
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Intern
1–4 weeks of real work experience over the summer.
A broad range of fields
Past internships have spanned a wide range of career fields — with new opportunities added every year.