We are excited to offer our summer Student Internship Program for students in-person in 2024! Participating students will have the option to apply for a two-week in-person placement. Internships will provide highly motivated high school seniors hands-on opportunities in their desired field. Internships are designed to provide valuable work experience for students as they explore career options.
Eligibility Requirements
- Student should be a current 11th grader in Montgomery County, Texas
- Student should be in good academic standing
- Student should submit all application materials and non-refundable $20 application fee as instructed by April 5, 2024. *Application fee reduction waivers available.
Application Requirements
All applications are due online on April 5, 2024. Only complete applications will be considered.
1. Online application form
2. Signed Student Contract
3. A typed resume (sample is included, but other formats may be used)
4. An unofficial school transcript- EfTA will get this from your school
5. A recommendation from a teacher/adult non-family member familiar with the applicant’s work. The teacher recommendation link can be found above or on the application.
6. A one to two page, double-spaced typed essay
7. $20 non-refundable application fee (due when you submit your application) - *Application fee reduction waivers available.
8. Volunteer for a 4-hour EfTA stations at the IRONMAN Texas on April 27, 2024. You MUST volunteer at one of the following stations: Timing, Run Special Needs, or Bag Drop Friday.
All applications are due online on April 5, 2024. Only complete applications will be considered.
1. Online application form
2. Signed Student Contract
3. A typed resume (sample is included, but other formats may be used)
4. An unofficial school transcript- EfTA will get this from your school
5. A recommendation from a teacher/adult non-family member familiar with the applicant’s work. The teacher recommendation link can be found above or on the application.
6. A one to two page, double-spaced typed essay
7. $20 non-refundable application fee (due when you submit your application) - *Application fee reduction waivers available.
8. Volunteer for a 4-hour EfTA stations at the IRONMAN Texas on April 27, 2024. You MUST volunteer at one of the following stations: Timing, Run Special Needs, or Bag Drop Friday.
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas Race Volunteer Links
Every student applying for the EfTA Student Internship Program is required to sign up for a 4 hour shift in one of the below shift locations. All other IRONMAN volunteer hours outside of these three stations will NOT be accepted as the volunteer requirement for this program.
Every student applying for the EfTA Student Internship Program is required to sign up for a 4 hour shift in one of the below shift locations. All other IRONMAN volunteer hours outside of these three stations will NOT be accepted as the volunteer requirement for this program.
Program Requirements Once Accepted
Students who have applied will receive an email on April 29 on whether or not they have been placed in an internship or on the waitlist.
1. Attend a mandatory in-person orientation on either May 2 from 4:00 - 5:30 or May 6 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
2. Set up an interview with internship host and submit a signed Mentor/Intern Contract before internship begins.
3. Complete an online interest inventory assessment with a one-page reflection based on your results (link will be provided once accepted)
4. Attend one of the required online interview workshops during the week of May 28 - 31.
5. Complete your entire in-person internship
6. Submit a one-page reflection essay about your overall program experience (questions to answer will be provided)
Students who have applied will receive an email on April 29 on whether or not they have been placed in an internship or on the waitlist.
1. Attend a mandatory in-person orientation on either May 2 from 4:00 - 5:30 or May 6 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
2. Set up an interview with internship host and submit a signed Mentor/Intern Contract before internship begins.
3. Complete an online interest inventory assessment with a one-page reflection based on your results (link will be provided once accepted)
4. Attend one of the required online interview workshops during the week of May 28 - 31.
5. Complete your entire in-person internship
6. Submit a one-page reflection essay about your overall program experience (questions to answer will be provided)
For questions about the EfTA Student Internship Program please contact Corinne Coulter, EfTA Program Director at 936.271.6153, or [email protected].