Student

application

i.   Applications are currently Open

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. First Generation College or Low-to-Moderate Income
  2. Currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year post-secondary program
  3. Cumulative 3.3 GPA or Higher
  4. Ability to work up to 15 hours per week
  5. Reliable transportation for mandatory in-person programming

ii. Students must select which track they’d like to be considered for. The following tracks are:

iii. There are four stages to becoming a gardHouse student:

Each candidate will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Personal Statement – Relevance to the prompt, clarity, and writing skills
  • First Impressions – Professionalism, confidence, and demeanor
  • Interview Content – Quality of responses and alignment with the role
  • Communication Skills – Eye contact, articulation, and engagement
  • Questions – Thoughtfulness and relevance of questions asked

PLEASE NOTE:  Students who successfully complete the Initial Interview stage are automatically offered access to GardHouse programming. However, this does not guarantee a Final Interview with an employer. Only a student who is invited to the Interview Prep Session is guaranteed a Final Interview.

Pre-

Screen

This questionnaire is submitted to each candidate who successfully completes GardHouse’s application. 

Initial Interview

A 30-minute Zoom interview will be conducted between GardHouse volunteers and candidates selected from the pre-screen to determine their ability to perform.

Final Interview Prep

Eligible students will be invited to a 45 min Zoom call to build interview skills and confidence prior to meeting with an Employer Partner.

Final Interview

A 30-minute Zoom interview is scheduled between the final applicants and Employer Partners. Candidates are considered for opportunities based on availability & Employer Partner requirements.

Apply Today

We review applications on a rolling basis until each cohort has filled.

Eligible college students are invited to apply at any time. We will notify students in order of acceptance once a space becomes available or once the next internship cycle begins. We encourage students to apply early.


*We suggest applying before the end of May for fall internships and before the end of November for spring internships.