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For every 5 college students, there’s only 1 internship available.
About 40% of entry-level job postings require at least three years of experience.
The stakes have never been higher.
Apply once - like a common app - to become a member of Extern.
If you’re accepted, you can sign up for any available Externship on our platform.
Gain full access to Extern for $10 per month once accepted.
There are a variety of externships by career path, skills, and projects. See what most aligns with your interests and goals.
Start tackling real projects at companies that will both build your experience and bring impact to the company.
Dive into the world of consumer insights and market analysis with our Consumer Behavior & Market Analysis Externship, created in collaboration with Beats by Dre.
This remote 8-week externship empowers students to understand consumer needs, map customer journeys, and leverage AI tools to conduct data-driven analysis that informs real business decisions.
Unlike a typical credential platform, Extern lets you…
For every 5 college students, there’s only 1 internship available. And if you're lucky enough to get an internship, there's no guarantee you're in for a meaningful experience when it comes to training and support. Externships were designed as accessible, high-quality experiences to bridge the divide between academia and the workforce.
Extern provides…
Real professional experiences not normally accessible to students
Practical training on in-demand skills that you demonstrate through a real -work deliverable
Soft skills training and development in a supportive environment
While also providing…
Flexibility year round with fully remote experiences
Ability to explore multiple industries, skills, and companies
Structured professional training beyond typical internships, like advanced prompting, Gen AI application, and creating custom chatbots to keep you ahead of the curve
No prior experience or specific background is required - as long as you’re passionate, curious, and have a drive to learn.
Currently, we’re prioritizing applications from:
Extern’s mission is to make Externships accessible to all students, and we’re working to expand capacity to include more academic years, institutions, individuals who aren’t in school, and other regions. If you’re from a different group, we encourage you to apply now—your application will help ensure you’re among the first considered as we expand. To receive updates on expanded capacity, subscribe to our newsletter here.
You can see an example of the Externship format currently used in our Consumer Insights Marketing and Data Analysis program. It includes a week-by-week breakdown, highlighting the skills you’ll develop, the tools you’ll use, and your interactions with the host company.
In addition to providing members with flexible company Externship opportunities not available anywhere else, the monthly fee enables members to receive structured professional training, mentorship & support throughout their Externship experience.
