First Big Break
Honors Internship Program
LaGuardia Community College students have all the qualities that benefit New York employers. They are smart and hard working. They have character and grit. Most are bilingual. They have a good foundation of business and communication skills. What they don’t have are the opportunities or connections to help them get essential internships.
First Big Break, LaGuardia Community College's Honors Internship Program, provides students an unprecedented experiential learning opportunity to participate in prestigious internships that support career exploration, gaining practical real-world work experience and building a professional network. Students receive a stipend from the LaGuardia Community College Foundation to help defray living expenses during the internship time period.
The Program accepts applications on a rolling basis from students interested in internships with LaGuardia’s corporate and community partners. The application is open to all students with relevant majors, skills and experience. If applicable to their major, students may receive academic credit for the internship.