Waltham Partnership for Youth seeks local employers for summer internship program

Waltham Partnership for Youth is inviting local employers to host high school interns this summer through its annual paid internship program.

Each year the nonprofit places between 80 and 100 students with businesses and organizations in and around Waltham. The 2026 program runs from June 29 to Aug. 8, with interns working between 15 and 37.5 hours per week, depending on employer needs.

Employers are asked to offer at least 15 hours of work per week for six weeks, pay a minimum of $15 per hour and provide supervision and mentorship. WPY supports employers throughout the process, including recruiting and screening candidates, coordinating placements and checking in over the summer.

“Hosting a WPY intern offers employers the opportunity to give back to the Waltham community while investing in the future workforce,” the organization said in a statement.

Amanda Walsh of the Waltham YMCA said her organization has hired several former interns. “It is a great opportunity for us to train in the moment, get a feel for how they work as people, and learn their strengths and weaknesses,” Walsh said.

Priya Patel, a Waltham High School junior who interned last summer at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, said the experience deepened her interest in health care. “I got to experience what it’s like to work in a hospital environment and see behind the scenes of patient care,” she said.

Interested employers are encouraged to contact WPY by April 9 to learn more or to host an intern this summer.WPY is a Waltham-based nonprofit that works to close the opportunity gap by connecting youth and families to education, career pathways, and community resources. The organization serves more than 800 students annually. More information is available atwalthampartnershipforyouth.org.