# KP LAUNCH College Internship, Summer 2027Oakland, CA106 days left, closes Thu, January 7, 20278 weeksCommunity college students, University students (4-year), and Recent graduates### The roleCompensation$25.09 per hourHours40Duration8 weeksTermSummerStartsSun, June 6, 2027LocationOakland, CAApply byThu, January 7, 2027### About this internshipKP LAUNCH is Kaiser Permanente Northern California's paid summer internship for undergraduates. Interns are placed in administrative and supporting roles in health care environments; they do not take part in medical treatment or procedures for patients.What the eight weeks include:* A paid summer internship at 25.09 to 29.16 dollars per hour, based on education year and paid bi-weekly* Mentorship and networking* Job shadowing opportunities* Professional and personal development workshops* A community service experience* Exposure to senior leaders across a range of career fieldsCareer areas KP LAUNCH lists include accounting, finance and actuarial, administration and support services, communications, compliance and privacy, consulting and project management, customer service, education and training, facilities and materials management, health care and hospital operations, human resources, insurance and claims, and information technology.Who should apply: you must be 18 to 24 years old by June 1, 2027, hold a high school diploma or GED, and be enrolled at a community college, a four-year college or university, or a vocational or trade school at the time of application, or be within one academic year of finishing an undergraduate degree. Students who have started graduate-level coursework are not eligible. You also need to show leadership through campus activities, community service or previous employment, and have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area.Applications open at 9am PST on November 16, 2026 and close at 5pm PST on January 8, 2027, through the application portal only. Prepare a resume and a personal statement of 750 words or less before you start. Interviews are with departments located mainly in your local service area. For professional development days you may need to arrange your own transport to downtown Oakland, Dublin or Pleasanton. There is no paid vacation or sick pay, and interns pay for their own daily transportation.### What you getMentorship, job shadowing, professional development workshops, and a community service experience### Who can applyStudents who have started graduate-level coursework or post-bachelor's programs are not eligible for the undergraduate internship. Dependents of Kaiser Permanente employees and physicians are not eligible. Kaiser Permanente may require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a medical or religious exemption; applicants do not need to be vaccinated to apply. If your Fall 2027 academic schedule conflicts with the program you must notify the KP LAUNCH team by May 3, 2027. If your college is on the quarter system and classes end the week of June 11, 2027 you may still apply, but if selected you must be available to start by June 14, 2027 with all hiring requirements complete.### Requirements* Be 18 to 24 years old by June 1, 2027* Hold a high school diploma or general education diploma* Be enrolled at a community college, four-year college or university, or vocational or trade school at the time of application, or be within one academic year of undergraduate graduation* Be available to work full-time for the eight-week program, Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm* Provide proof of eligibility to legally work in the United States* Demonstrate leadership through campus activities, community service or previous employment* Have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area### SkillsRequiredWritten CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteTime ManagementProblem SolvingNice to haveTeam LeadershipPresentation SkillsData AnalysisCustomer ServiceProject Management### Who this is forStudent typeCommunity college studentsUniversity students (4-year)Recent graduatesFields of studyEngineering & TechnologyComputer Science & ITBusiness & ManagementHealth Sciences & MedicalNatural SciencesMathematics & StatisticsSocial SciencesArts & HumanitiesVisual & Performing ArtsCommunication & MediaEducationLaw & Public ServiceAgriculture & EnvironmentalTrade & TechnicalCulinary & HospitalityAthletics & SportsOther & Interdisciplinary