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LEO T. MCCARTHY CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE COMMON GOOD
Equity Interns
As an Equity Intern, spend 8 weeks in a full-time summer paid internship supporting the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy.
Close the Opportunity Gap
Join the movement to advance educational equity by supporting San Francisco Bay Area children and youth to thrive academically and contribute to positive change in their communities. Work alongside community leaders, youth development professionals, and educators to provide engaging and impactful summer enrichment programming in a fun and dynamic environment. Develop knowledge and skills to work collectively toward a civic purpose, educate and empower children and youth, and navigate and accomplish professional responsibilities.
Gain Practical Experience
In this summer program, Equity Interns spend 8 weeks in full-time (paid) internships supporting the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy. Earn a $3,000 stipend (taxable income) for full participation in the program, while benefiting from free USF campus housing and transportation. Some meals will also be provided.
Work Together to Make a Difference
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University of Delaware's Biden Institute
Work alongside University of Delaware students.
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YMCA of San Francisco
Become teaching assistants for the YMCA and other San Francisco public elementary schools.
Combat Injustices Within the Educational System
Read stories on Equity Interns who stepped into local classrooms to help reduce the achievement gap.
Learning From Students
Sarah Chavez ’24 reflects on her experience at the YMCA of San Francisco’s Power Scholars Academy.
Closing the Achievement Gap
McCarthy Center Presidential Fellow describes how the Equity Interns program began and how it has evolved each year.
Students Pursue Equity in Education
Interns worked as teaching assistants in San Francisco public elementary schools.
Become an Equity Intern
Advance educational equity. Support San Francisco Bay Area children and youth to thrive academically and contribute to positive change in their communities.