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Training the next generation of entrepreneurs

YES Internships

Connecting talented students with the most innovative organizations.

The YES Internship Program gives undergraduates from across the nation the opportunity to intern with one of our 150+ affiliated start-ups, who range from pre-seed companies to those currently financing a Series C. Through our program, students can help build a start-up from scratch while working with experienced entrepreneurs who are experts in their space. As they live and breathe the startup experience, our participants learn the ins-and-outs of building a product to scale while collaborating with a small, innovative, and close-knit team.

Start-ups.

You innovate.

We recruit.

join our start-up network.

If your start-up wants to help nurture the brightest undergraduates minds from across the nation, join the YES Internship Program. Our affiliate start-ups receive interns who are not only qualified and experienced but are also passionate about your company’s mission and long-term goals. Joining the YES Internship Program network allows start-ups to recruit students from universities such as Yale, Harvard, and UC Berkeley with no financial burden; we only ask that our partners truly take the time and effort to mentor our interns.

Summer recruiting.

Start-up onboarding and interviewing for our 2024 Summer Round is now closed. If interested in joining a future recruiting cycle, email yesinternshipsrecruiting@gmail.com for more information.

Students.

You are talented.

We know.

For undergrads, by undergrads.


Our team knows the struggle.


Let’s be honest, landing an internship is hard. Our team knows this. Our team wants to fix this. We have connected with over 8 start-ups in industries ranging from apparel to clean energy to provide business-oriented and technical internships for undergraduates.

We started at Yale, but our team wants to help university students nationwide. The YES Internship Program is expanding from Yale to other campuses! Our network includes start-ups founded by Harvard, Stanford, and UC Berkeley alumni — students at these schools are strongly encouraged to apply.

Important notice for international students:

Unfortunately, international students are unable to participate in the YES Internship Program without work authorization in the United States. Despite the fact that many of the internships we provide are unpaid, unpaid work still requires work authorization; furthermore, many of the internships we offer do not qualify as volunteer work, so this condition still applies.


If you have any questions on this topic, please email pol.bergerromeu@yale.edu.

apply to the yes internship program.


Applications for the Summer 2024 cohort have closed. Check back soon for information about Summer 2025.

According to application responses, we will pair students to start-ups that we believe will provide the best fit and value to them. Our affiliates have emphasized looking for independent and creative self-starters who go beyond just doing their assigned tasks and strive to help drive the company's growth and vision. Keep this in mind as you fill out your application!


 

The Companies

Meet our summer 2024 partners!