Technology & Work Experience; Internship

2026 Technology Earn & Learn Work Experience

HOURLY RATE: $19.832282

Build your tech skills, gain real‑world work experience, and get paid while you learn! Saint Paul Tech Earn & Learn is a 12‑week paid program for young adults ages 18–24 interested in exploring careers in technology. The program combines technology training, industry‑recognised credentials, hands‑on internship experience, and professional development.

During the first 6 weeks, participants will complete foundational technology training in partnership with Saint Paul College, in areas such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Copilot, AI literacy, digital collaboration tools, and other in‑demand technology skills. The following 6 weeks will be a paid internship where participants will put their new skills into practice through meaningful workplace projects.

Participants will also take part in Professional Development Fridays, with opportunities to build resumes, practice networking, learn about financial literacy, connect with industry professionals, and prepare for their next career step.

Participants can earn up to almost $4,800 over the 12‑week experience and will complete a capstone project that can be added to their professional portfolio and showcased at a graduation event.

• Participants must be Saint Paul residents, ages 18–24, with a high school diploma or GED
• Must have at least one barrier to employment (see eligibility criteria below)

Participants are expected to commit to the full duration of the 12‑week program.

• Cohort team building and foundational skill‑building
• Goal setting and time management overview
• Introduction to training offerings and internship projects

Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

20 hours / week, Monday–Thursday at Ramsey County Information Services or City of Saint Paul OTC

• Professional Development Fridays throughout the program with workshops on resumes, networking, financial literacy, and industry connections
• Participants will be paid $19.83 / hour for all program hours (training, internship, and professional development)
• Support services may be available, including transportation assistance (bus/gas cards) and professional attire support
• Participants will earn industry‑recognised credentials and develop a capstone project for their professional portfolio

Participants will need to maintain flexibility throughout the program dates. Specific scheduling details will be finalized and shared as the program develops.

Participants will complete foundational technology training in partnership with Saint Paul College. Training tracks may include:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Microsoft Copilot and AI literacy fundamentals
• Digital collaboration tools and cloud‑based productivity
• Other in‑demand technology skills (subject to program offerings)

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