Student Intern

LPSS Intern Position

Want to get out of the classroom and onto a real job site? Launch your career in the trades by helping us rebuild Lafayette at 100 Poydras! As an LPSS Intern, you'll be part of a "living classroom," working on a massive 2.4-acre campus restoration. This site has a unique history—it was originally an elementary school and later a sheriff's facility used for inmate reentry before sitting abandoned for the last 5 years.

Now, you'll work alongside the pros to turn this blighted property into a top-tier training center. This 120-hour "learn-to-earn" internship is designed to give you the real-world skills you need to start a high-paying career right here in LA.

• Support Phase 1 (Secure & Salvage):
  Get the site ready by clearing debris, securing buildings, and salvaging materials for the renovation.
• Site Maintenance:
  Keep the workspace professional and safe by handling supervised shopkeeping and site keeping duties.
• Building Restoration:
  Get hands-on with interior demo and painting for Building 3 under the guidance of MGAworks supervisors.
• Safety First:
  Follow all safety protocols to keep yourself and your team safe while working on a professional site.

• Current LPSS Student:
  Must be enrolled in a construction-based trade program at the W.D. Smith Career Center.
• Ready to Work:
  No experience? No problem. We provide the training; you just need to show up ready to learn.
• Team Player:
  Ability to follow directions and work hard with your crew.
• Hands-On Attitude:
  You should be comfortable working in a physically active, outdoor construction environment.

• Get Paid:
  Earn $10/hour while you learn the ropes.
• Level Up:
  Work toward your HBI PACT or other industry-based certifications (IBCs).
• More Opportunities:
  This isn't just one job—it's a gateway to more work on other major projects and community-led initiatives.
• Career Jumpstart:
  This internship is a direct pipeline to state-registered apprenticeships and connections with local bosses looking to hire.
• Build Your City:
  Take pride in fixing up a local landmark and turning it into a resource for the whole community.

** Bringing your own tools is not necessary but appreciated. Common tools include:
Measuring Tape, Speed Square, Sharpie, Pencil, and Scale Ruler.