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Launch Your Future—Internship and Certificate Program

  • Teens
  • Application Required

Did you know there are over 100 space companies in Southwestern Pennsylvania? Pittsburgh’s space industry is growing, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

During program sessions at Kamin Science Center or the Energy Innovation Center, explore the many career opportunities in the space industry, from engineering and technical professions to writing and social media management, while building career readiness skills that can be applied to any field. Learn what it’s like to work in the space industry through conversations with space professionals.

Participate in hands-on challenges and grow your confidence as an innovative thinker, communicator, and problem-solver over the course of the internship.

Requirements

Ages 14–18

Commit to attending all program sessions

Internship Benefits:

  • Develop career-readiness skills.
  • Explore space-related career paths.
  • Learn from space professionals.
  • Be awarded a Future Ready certificate.
  • Receive a $100 transportation stipend.
  • Receive a $600 stipend upon completion of the program.
Visitors looking at a telescope on the roof of the Science Center.

Are you an adult in a space field? Are you passionate about inspiring and supporting youth? Reach out to Maggie Fonner at FonnerM@KaminScienceCenter.org to see how you can get involved!

Launch Your Future is a partnership between Kamin Science Center and the Readiness Institute at Penn State. This program has been made possible by a generous grant from MacGillivray Freeman Films Foundation and Richard King Mellon Foundation.

Generously supported by:
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