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Seminole County is proud to annouce LaunchPad, our internship program designed to help high school, college and graduate students explore careers in public service, gain valuable work experience, and make a lasting impact on our community.
LaunchPad is your starting point to a bright future, offering hands-on opportunities to learn from experienced County professionals across various departments. Whether your interests lie in public safety, planning & development, community services, environmental services, communications, or economic development, LaunchPad provides a platform to explore your passions, develop your skills, and build your career.
Why Choose LaunchPad?
Discover Public Service: Explore diverse career paths in local government.
Gain Real-World Experience: Work on meaningful projects that directly benefit Seminole County residents.
Build Your Career: Develop critical skills, network with professionals, and set yourself up for future success.
Program Details
Our interns receive pay and/or college credit and are advertised on Seminole County’s careers website (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seminolecountyfl), where you can explore and apply for current openings.
The application periods are as follows:
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Posted | June/July | October/November | March/April |
| Application Deadline | August | December | May |
| Start Date | September | January | June |
| End Date | March | July | December |
*Specific dates will be announced on Seminolecountyfl.gov/LaunchPad
Eligibility:
- Internships are designed for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Must be 18 years old, or age 16 with parental consent.
High School Senior, recent high school graduate (within 3 months), students currently seeking a degree through an accredited post-secondary education program, and/or recent college graduates within one (1) year.
Future Opportunities
If you’re interested in unpaid internships or joining the waiting list for future programs, email us at LaunchPad@seminolecountyfl.gov for more information.
Educational Partnerships
We welcome partnerships with schools and universities to expand opportunities for students. Institutions can contact us at LaunchPad@seminolecountyfl.gov to collaborate.