School-to-Career Programs

The Youth Career Services Center partners with Long Beach Unified School District, Long Beach City College, and California State University, Long Beach to help students and young adults find paid, meaningful work experiences that align with their academic and career goals. These programs are competitive and recruit during specific application periods, giving you access to high‑quality opportunities that can shape your future:

Long Beach Public Service Corps
Get paid experience working with City departments while building professional skills and exploring public‑service careers. Designed for young adults ages 18–30 who are current college students or recent graduates. Recruitment happens in cohorts.

Fire Corps (LBWIN x Long Beach Fire Department)
Explore careers in the fire service through hands‑on training and work‑based learning. Open to applicants ages 18–30 with valid work authorization, with priority given to Long Beach residents. Recruitment is expected in September.

Long Beach Urban Planning and Design Internship Program
A paid, cohort‑based internship that offers college students real‑world experience in urban planning, architecture, design, and civic engagement. Applicants must be ages 18–30 and enrolled in a related college program. Priority goes to Long Beach residents and students from low‑income or underserved communities. Next recruitment is anticipated in November.

Port of Long Beach Summer High School Internship Program
A competitive, paid summer experience for Long Beach‑area high school students interested in public service, international trade, transportation, and logistics. Students must meet the Port’s application, grade‑level, and residency or school requirements.