Metro Paid Summer Internship

Hands-on paid internship by Metro and TCAP

The Transportation Career Academy Program (TCAP) is now accepting applications for its upcoming summer cohort.

Offered by Metro, TCAP provides paid, hands-on internships for high school juniors and seniors interested in transportation, engineering, planning, and public service careers.

Participants gain real-world experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to career pathways that shape mobility across Los Angeles County. If you know a student who is curious about how major transit projects move from idea to reality, this is a strong starting point.

Applications are open for a limited time, as this is a competitive program.

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What to Expect

• Mandatory in-person training sessions convene each Friday of the program’s duration from 8:30am – 3:30pm at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC), in Downtown Los Angeles. 

• The program commences with orientation on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and student interns will present their final project presentations on the last day of the program – Friday, July 31, 2026.

• Mandatory project team virtual sessions will convene at least twice a week from Monday through Thursday at 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm for the seven weeks. Additional days will be determined by your project leader.

• Student interns who successfully complete all aspects of the program will earn a stipend at the end of the program 

Skills You'll Learn

• Offers high school students an opportunity to explore careers in transportation

• Enables high school students to identify a specific career pathway

• Connects high school coursework to real-world work situations on the job. 

• Provides on-the-job work experience in a specific career or technical area

• Establishes a professional mentorship relationship for interns and their mentors

Applicant Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Current high school juniors or seniors (class of 2026 or 2027)

• Be between the ages of 16 – 18

• Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.5 or better

• Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have legal authorization to work in the United States

How to Apply

The TCAP application closes March 20, 2026.

 To apply, please click the link below. A Google account is required to complete the application.

https://sites.google.com/view/2026tcap/home

You may also consider Hire LA’s Employment Program for youth ages 14-24, if you are interested in obtaining summer employment. You can find the application via this URL: https://www.hirelayouth.com