Opportunities Plus
Opportunities Plus places low-income, documented, immigrant youth, ages 15-21, in eight week internships with local businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits.
Prior to their internship placements, they participate in a job skills workshop, where they develop a cover letter, resume, and interview skills. Through the duration of the internship we provide participants with a stipend to cover their food and transportation costs for what would traditionally be an unpaid internship.
The goal of the program is to combat cultural obstacles to prospective career paths, stressing the values of professionalism, freedom of choice, self determination, and the pursuit of a fulfilling career.
By the end of their internship, participants will have become more comfortable applying for employment on their own, more comfortable in the American workplace, and have gained a better understanding of a professional work environment.
The Opportunities Plus program provides the students with:
Scholarship – A stipend to cover subsistence while taking part in their 8 week internship
Work Placement – We work with a series of partners across Local and Federal Government, Non Profits and local business to secure an 8 week internship
Career Skills Workshops – We provide training to help our students create a resume, cover letter and practice key skills such as Interview techniques and general office etiquette.
Intensive and individualized guidance and mentoring – Our Program Officers are on call for our interns throughout their 8 week placements to help with whatever they require.
Program Updates
This summer, Liberty's Promise students gained valuable hands-on experience through paid civic and professional internships across Baltimore. Two City of Baltimore students are currently placed in internships with local nonprofit organizations. One intern at Esperanza Center is supporting daily operations by assisting with front desk services, data entry, and Spanish language classes, while another intern at Better Business Bureau is immersing himself in community outreach, while having the opportunity to design and lead his own projects and presentations. These experiences will allow our students to build professional skills, explore potential career paths, and make a positive impact within their communities.
Patterson High School Student, Jose, during his internship with the Better Business Bureau
Sponsor an Intern
It costs $1,500 for each 8 week placement
Help reduce some of the significant barriers that face young immigrants today!
Host an Intern
We are always looking for local organizations to support our program by becoming Hosts.
Over the years we have worked with a wide variety of hosts, including federal bodies, local governments, multinationals, non profits and local businesses.
Contact us below if you'd like to learn more!
“By joining Liberty’s Promise, I achieved new strengths such as public speaking and made many connections with so many people which helped me in both my educational and professional career.”
— Priyanka, India