GOALS Pathways to Success InternAt — GOALS

Since its launch in 2016, the GOALS Pathways to Success Program has provided meaningful, hands-on experiences for college students pursuing careers in psychology, human services, kinesiology, and business-related fields. Our mission is to prepare interns for future employment by equipping them with practical skills, real-world exposure, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What sets the GOALS Pathways to Success Program apart is our commitment to ensuring that every intern receives individualized support, leadership development, and a high level of engagement in impactful community work. Interns play a vital role in our after-school enrichment programs, which serve elementary school students in underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support youth in academic development through guided homework assistance
• Facilitate educational enrichment activities and organized sports sessions
• Provide one-on-one and group mentorship to promote youth confidence and growth with a designated Site Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Engage in professional development workshops focused on leadership, communication, and workplace readiness
• Collaborate with staff to implement program logistics and build operational skills

Program Structure:

• Offered during the fall, spring, and summer semesters
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments
• Typical cohort size: 10–20 college students per semester

Career Alignment:

This internship is ideal for students interested in careers in mental health, education, youth development, coaching, nonprofit management, wellness, and leadership. We welcome passionate and driven applicants who want to make a real impact while gaining skills that transfer to a variety of professional settings.

Compensation Opportunity:

Limited paid internships are available after a probationary period, offering select participants the chance to continue their service while receiving compensation for their contributions. By joining the GOALS Pathways to Success Program, you will gain career-relevant experience, build lasting professional relationships, and help empower the next generation in your community.

Training:

Students will receive trainings based on:

General information on the organization, Logistics, Personnel Policies & Requirements, Emergency Operations Plan, Pathways to Success Internship Program, Mandated Reporting, First-Aid and Safety, Field Trip Safety, and Interacting with Students.

Students will also be required to attend and complete activities in our Professional Development Workshops bi-weekly, in order to be informed on how to perform in a professional environment.

Furthermore, students will be placed with a designated Site Coordinator/Supervisor that they will get to shadow and refer to for any assistance needed throughout their internship.

Learning Outcome:

By the end of the academic internship, the student will have gained experience interacting with children of all ages.

Students will also have learned how to develop curriculum designated to specific grade levels as well as how to organize activities for children.

Overall the internship will give students the experience to engage with and lead groups of children in various areas.

Please Note:

Considering we provide services to at-risk youth, our facilities are found in areas of high-crime, however, students are never left alone inside nor outside of these facilities without a Supervisor in sight. Parking for these facilities are located near the entrances of all facilities and students are often walked out with some of our staff. Also, considering we have children present at our facilities, students are provided with the same protection as our participants.