KP Launch Internship Program

KP LAUNCH (Kaiser Permanente) 

2027 Summer High School & College Internship Programs

KP LAUNCH is a paid internship program that empowers high school and college students to explore and pursue careers in health care. Through
meaningful learning experiences and career development opportunities, the program helps Kaiser Permanente cultivate future health care professionals and leaders and strengthens the workforce needed to serve Northern California communities.

***YOU MUST RESIDE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM***

WHY KP LAUNCH

• Paid summer internships for high school and college students ages 16–24
• Gain full-time work experience working up to 40 hours per week, M-F
• Hands-on experience in different healthcare departments
• Take part in curated professional development days
• Meet healthcare professionals, explore healthcare careers, and build
  mentoring connections.

2027 SUMMER INTERNSHIP DATES AND REQUIREMENTS 

High School Program Requirements

• Current student or recent high school graduate 
• Between ages of 16 and 19 by June 1, 2027 
• Enrolled in high school; general education degree (GED) program or within one year of graduation

High School Program Dates

• High School: June 14th - July 30th, 2027
• Seven-week summer internship

College Program Requirement

• Enrolled in a community college, four-year university, or trade/vocational school. 
• Between ages of 18 and 24 by June 1, 2027
• Have a high school diploma or GED

College Program Dates:

• College: June 7th - July 30th, 2027
  • Eight-week summer internship
     

HOW TO APPLY:

• Apply on the KP LAUNCH website; applications will open on our website and will be available from 11/16/26 to 1/8/27
• Please review our program eligibility requirements
  on our website.
• Be prepared to submit a resume and a personal statement about yourself and your interest in our summer program

kplaunch.kaiserpermanente.org