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Washington, DC students need preparation to access our region’s dynamic technology careers. We inspire and prepare students for these careers through internships with Accenture, Enlightened, Girls Who Code, federal agencies and many other tech employers.
Read through our Internship Program Overview and Employer Flyer.
Become an On-Ramps Employer Partner!
Interested in learning more?Have questions?
Email Hilary Jones at hjones@onrampstocareers.org
or Aubrey Leas at aleas@onrampstocareers.org
Click below to download our Employer Flyer!
By hosting On-Ramps interns, you can:
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Develop enthusiastic, local STEM employees with fresh foundational skills in computer science, networking, engineering or digital-media.
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Visibly inspire underrepresented students to follow STEM careers.
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Improve morale, mentoring and leadership skills among participating staff.
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FAQ's
Intern Skills
Our interns have a wide range of foundational knowledge and skills and would love to assist a mentor in their field. Here's how they can apply that knowledge:
Networking
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Set up and image new computers and devices
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Install and truobleshoot computer hardware & software
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Run diagnostic software
Cyber Security
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Assist in testing network security
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Assess compliance threats & access control
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Prepare for CompTIA Security+ Certification
Digital Media
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Develop media content using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign
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Market content on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SnapChat, and TikTok
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Prepare for Adobe Certified Associate
Computer Programming
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Basic Programming using HTML, CSS, Python, & Java
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Design and develop simple mobile applications
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Develop video games
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Test software
Engineering
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Apply design process in problem solving
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Support Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Learn about and support project management
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Analyze and reverse engineer systems