Program Overview

CUNY Spring Forward 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 and are eager to apply what they are learning in the classroom in an internship related to their major. Queens College leads The Community & Social Services (CSS) Hub which specializes in internship placements within New York City’s mission-driven, community-based nonprofit organizations and government offices.

CUNY Spring Forward is no longer accepting applications for the 2024 spring cycle. Please check back in October 2024 for updates.

Discover your potential and make a difference in your community! Complete your 2024 CUNY Spring Forward internship with the Community & Social Services Hub! The Queens College Experiential Education team manages the Community & Social Services Hub, which focuses on internships in community-based, nonprofit organizations and New York City government offices. This Hub is for students interested in working in mission-driven organizations that serve New York City residents and improve the lives of individuals, families, and local communities. The Spring Forward internship will help you build your communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Join us to take action and help strengthen New York City!

The Spring Forward internship will help you build your communication, leadership, and teamwork skills. Join us to take action and help strengthen New York City! Visit the CUNY Spring Forward Program page here to learn more! If you have any questions, please contact us at: css.springforward@qc.cuny.edu, or 718-570-0566.

Interns placed and served

Of interns surveyed said their internship experience helped them build skills to get a job in the future

Employer partners said that CUNY Career Launch interns made meaningful contributions to their organization's goals.

Student Testimonials

“It was very fulfilling that I saw actual progress and success in the work I have done. The websites I designed attracted many clients for my company and I am proud of that.”

“I believe this whole internship was a highlight since it gave me the experience to work in the field that I am passionate about—youth and adolescents. Not only did I learn a lot about how unique and different each kid is when it comes to learning and what their needs may be, but I also was offered a part time job after the internship was over.”

“One of the highlights of this internships was getting to meet and interact with the other interns that had different majors than me but shared similar career interests.”

Employer Testimonials

“Our intern has far exceeded my expectations of what a college intern is capable of, and our team is immensely grateful for his work.”

– City Parks Foundation

“Having an intern has been an incredible experience! Not only has it allowed my intern a space to learn, grow, and achieve accomplishments that will set a strong foundation for their future career paths, it has also provided invaluable resources and help to our organization.”

– Catskill Animal Sanctuary

“We appreciate the chance to mentor and support the upcoming professionals while also benefiting from their skills and dedication to fighting hunger in higher education.”

– Hunger Free America