Diversifying the Future of Health Care
KP LAUNCH strives to positively impact the lives of young adults from backgrounds that are currently underrepresented in health care careers and build a pathway for diverse talent that will become future leaders in health care. This is all part of Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to high quality care and being able to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of Northern California’s increasingly diverse communities.
KP LAUNCH offers summer internship opportunities to students attending high schools located in our Northern California market, community colleges and accredited colleges and universities.
The program goal is to build and sustain a diverse, culturally competent workforce for the future. To achieve that goal, we focus our intern positions on young people that would otherwise lack the resources to explore a career in health. By providing these young people a chance to learn from inspiring health care professionals and leaders, they can build a valuable professional network. They also gain practical skills, professional development, and hands-on work experience by focusing on projects that matter. As part of our team, KP LAUNCH interns are helping Kaiser Permanente shape the future of health.
Summer 2025 Program Dates:
College: June 9th – August 1st
High School: June 16th – August 1st
Applications for Summer 2025 will open 11/18/24 at 12pm PST through 1/6/25, 12pm PST.
Applications will be available via the APPLY button, located in the top right corner of a desktop/laptop view. *Mobile users, select the MENU icon, then APPLY.
*Applications are best completed from a desktop/laptop.
Please review all eligibility requirements before and during the submission of your application. Applications are for both our High School and College programs.
A personal statement* and resume will be required to complete your application.
Please use the following prompt to complete your personal statement:
In 750 words or less, tell us about yourself and your goals and include the following:
-Describe the environment in which you were raised – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – and how it influenced the person you are today.
-Describe a challenge you experienced that could impact your educational and/or career goals.
-Why do you want to participate in the internship and how would this benefit you, what makes you a great candidate?
*If you have participated in the program before, your personal statement should reflect your experience as an intern and highlight the ways in which you have grown personally and professionally.
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The 2025 program is projected to be in-person, pending state, local and federal mandates related to COVID-19.
