CUNY Career Launch FAQs

Q: What is CUNY Career Launch?  

A: CUNY Career Launch is one of two CUNY-wide paid internship initiatives that recruit students from across CUNY undergraduate campuses who have not had substantial paid professional experience. 

Q: What are the requirements to participate in CUNY Career Launch?  

A: You must be between the ages of 18-24 years old, have had no prior paid internship experience during your college career, currently enrolled as a CUNY undergraduate student with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and are eligible to work in the United States. 

Q: What majors are considered in your application?   

A: All majors are welcome to apply!  

Q: Where does the CUNY Career Launch program take place?   

A: CUNY Career Launch interns are placed at organizations and companies all over New York City spanning all five boroughs. 

Q: When does CUNY Career Launch program take place?   

A: CUNY Career Launch takes place in early July through mid-August 

Q: What are the hourly requirements for the Career Launch intern?   

A: CUNY Career Launch interns work 19 hours per week and no more than 38 hours every two-week pay period for the course of the 6-week internship. A 19-hour paid orientation training week precedes the internship.  

Q: Is the internship paid?   

A: Yes, CUNY Career Launch interns will earn $20/hour before taxes.   

Q: Where can I apply?   

A: CUNY Career Launch is no longer accepting applications for the 2024 summer cycle. Please check back in December 2024 for updates. 

Q: Where can I learn more?   

A: Learn more about the program at www.cuny.edu/careerlaunch. 

Q: If I have more questions, who should I contact?   

A: You can email us at css.careerlaunch@qc.cuny.edu or call us at 718-570-0566. We are also available on Queens College campus in Frese Hall, Room 102.