Applications for Discovery Internships for level 5 and 6 students now open

The final round of paid Discovery Internships for this academic year, which this time has a sustainability theme, are open for applications now from second and final year (level 5 and 6) students.  

What are the 'Go Green' Discovery Internships?

For this round of opportunities, you can apply for a 140-hour internship working with an organisation in the Liverpool City Region on a project aligned with the 17 sustainable development goals outlined by the United Nations as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

You will be paid a living wage for your time and the internships are designed to enhance your employability skills, career insight and CV, as well as demonstrate your commitment to sustainable development.

The 140-hour internships comprise 136 hours with the host employer, 3 hours sustainability training delivered by LJMU and 1-hour self-reflection.  You will be automatically enrolled on this training, taking place in May, if you are successful in securing an internship.  More information will be provided as part of the onboarding process for successful candidates.

For students who apply but are unsuccessful, free sustainability training is also available, with the chance to secure one of 10 opportunities to have 1-2-1 mentoring by an external expert in the field upon completion of the training.

How to apply for a Discovery Internship

The ‘Go Green’ internships are now open for applications until midnight on Friday 5 April.  Interviews with the host organisation will take place before the end of April and the internships start from the week beginning 13 May (start dates may vary for each role).

Discovery Internships are advertised via Unitemps, LJMU’s own recruitment agency.  If you are already signed up for Unitemps, you can start applying immediately.  If not, register here so you are eligible to apply for the internships. You can apply for as many internships as you want.

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Advice and support with your CV/application(s) for a ‘Go Green’ internship

• Come and chat to the Student Futures team about the opportunities at the Sustainable Businesses and Green Careers Insights Fair on 13 March, 12pm to 2pm, at the Student Life Building.
• You can also sign up for a pre-application online training session: Top Tips: Applying for Sustainable Jobs and Discovery Internships 'Go Green' on 20 March, 1pm to 2.30pm, to get advice if you are interested in making applications to internships or sustainability themed jobs/internships now or in the future.
• If you need help with a CV or application form, or want support preparing for an interview, you can book a 30-minute 1-2-1 careers meeting with one of our experienced Careers and Employability Advisors from the LJMU Student Futures team.
• You can also access our handy digital careers apps including CV builder (ideal for building your first CV), CV360 (to give your CV an AI-driven polish) and interview360 (to practise interview questions and scenarios) in Careers Zone 24/7.