NCDOA - Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office

What are the program deadlines?
State government agencies submit project proposals by late August. The approved projects and program information are placed online by late October. Applications can be submitted as soon as project descriptions and application information is posted and the firm deadline for applications to be postmarked is mid January.

The Internship Council screens intern applications by mid February and supervisors conduct interviews by the end of February. Applicants are informed of placement in the beginning of March and internships begin in late May. For exact deadlines please follow the link for current Internship Project Descriptions.

What are the eligibility requirements to apply for an internship?
Applicants must be permanent North Carolina residents attending a university, college, law school, community college, or technical institute in or out of North Carolina. They must be enrolled for the semester after the internship, have completed their high school diploma and their second year of a 4-year college/university or first year of a community college, and have a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants who have previously served a paid internship with the Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office or with the Legislative Program are not eligible.

Can I apply for more than one of the listed internship projects?
Yes! Each applicant to the Internship Program can select up to 5 projects for which to apply.

Can I get academic credit for my internship?
At most schools you can arrange academic credit for an internship, but details vary by institution. You will need to talk with your academic advisor or career center for information. When he or she needs a contact person for the internship, the contact may be either the Internship Coordinator or your supervisor.

I don't live near my preferred internship sites. Can you provide housing?
YAIO cannot provide housing for you; however, we can provide referrals to others who can assist you.

When will the summer project descriptions be available?
Project descriptions are usually posted on our website around late-October.

How long is the program? When is my first day of work?
The first day of work (including orientation) is typically the day after Memorial Day and the program lasts for 10 weeks, usually ending the first week of August. For more specific dates, view the project description book.

Do I need an official transcript? / I'm a law student, so transcripts won't be available until after the application deadline!
An unofficial or student copy of your transcript is acceptable. Law students can submit transcripts when they become available. Transcripts MUST include overall GPA.

The post office closed early / My printer wouldn't work / My dog ate my application. Can I send it in late?
Applications must be postmarked by the deadline. No late applications will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS.

I'm applying for 5 different projects. Do I need 5 different cover letters?
This is not required. However, if you wish to address each position in a separate letter, you are free to do so. Just be sure you also include a general cover letter with your original application, including a bulleted list of all the projects to which you are applying.

Are all the internships located in Raleigh?
No! There are internships west of Raleigh (including the mountains) and east (all the way to the beach!). You can look up internships by location in the project description book.

Can I fill out my application on paper and mail it in?
Yes. All application materials (application forms, cover letters, academic transcript, and resumes) should be mailed in one envelope to the YAIO office. It must be postmarked by the deadline date and all materials must be typed/computer printed. You can access computers at your school or public library and can download and complete the application form various formats for your convenience. You must provide an email address on the application form, as all applicants will be notified of their status by email. Emailed applications are not accepted; however if you have a hardship please contact the Internship Coordinator to discuss your options.

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