LA Tech Rising Business Internship Program
Paid, 12-week hybrid pre-apprenticeship for LA County residents (18–24) preparing for business, marketing, sales, ops, and AI roles in tech.
12405 Venice Blvd. #125, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Fall cohort. Fall applications open in February; the application deadline is typically in June; the start date is typically in August.
No experience required
Program Philosophy
Breaking into tech isn't just about skills — it's about access. LA Tech Rising Business Track was built on the belief that today's tech economy needs more than engineers; it needs business, marketing, operations, and product talent who can apply AI fluently. The program connects untapped talent from Los Angeles County to a growing network of 80+ employer partners through paid, project-based learning, mentorship, and a recognized pre-apprenticeship credential — building both the AI capabilities and the social capital needed to turn skills into careers.
Started in 2025
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LA County residents 18–24 entering business, marketing, sales, ops, or PM roles in tech
10–15 hours per week. Live virtual sessions every Monday and Thursday 4:00–6:30 pm, plus mandatory in-person events (intern retreat September 11, tech campus site visit, Demonstration Day in November or December 2026) and at least two virtual professional development workshops monthly.
Department of Labor-recognized pre-apprenticeship credit, AI-integrated business projects, mentorship, and 80+ employer network
Cost & Outcomes
This program is completely free for all participants. Starting day one of this 12 week program, participants are paid $17.87/hour for 10–15 hours per week.
Who This Program is Built For
This program was specifically designed with these communities in mind. If you see yourself, you belong here.
What Sets This Program Apart
U.S. Department of Labor-recognized pre-apprenticeship credit in fields like digital marketing, business leadership, and project management
AI-integrated business case studies and applied projects
1:1 mentorship with tech industry professionals
Access to 80+ employer partners across Los Angeles
Digital badges validating skills and competencies
Paid through LA County's Youth@Work Program
Day in the Life
- Live virtual training sessions twice weekly (Mon/Thu 4:00–6:30 pm)
- Project work with an industry mentor on business challenges (project/program management, ops & strategy, marketing & comms, sales & customer success)
- 1:1 mentorship check-ins and small-group guidance
- AI-integrated case studies and applied projects
- Industry drop-ins, networking sessions, and career workshops
- In-person events: intern retreat, tech campus site visits, Demonstration Day
Program led by LA-Tech.org staff and a network of tech industry mentors who provide 1:1 coaching, project advising, and career guidance.
Soft and technical skills you'll gain by program completion.
Highs & Lows
Balancing 10–15 hrs/week with school, work, or family obligations — especially for community college students with irregular schedules. Limited accessibility to AI tools may also be a challenge.
70% of the Spring 2025 graduating cohort attained paid work. Interns earn U.S. Dept. of Labor Registered Pre-Apprentice status upon completion, a rare and credentialed outcome for a free program. Interns have access to guest lectures, mock interviews, personal branding workshops, and 1:1 mentorship all in one program.
Employment Support
1:1 mentorship with tech professionals
Resume feedback and interview practice (mock interviews)
Career workshops (personal brand, LinkedIn, storytelling)
Industry drop-ins and panel sessions
Demonstration Day showcasing work to employers
Direct connections to 80+ LA tech employer partners
Pathway into year-round internship matching post-program
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How It Works
Submit application at LA-Tech.org with a current resume
Application reviewed by the LA-Tech.org Recruitment Team
Selected candidates may be invited to an interview
Accepted participants receive an offer with cohort dates
Pre-program onboarding including paperwork for the Youth@Work Program
Program begins with virtual orientation on the published start date (Monday August 17, 2026 for Fall 2026)