What is CRISP?

CRISP is a five-week summer internship for neurodiverse students (ages 16-24) interested in tech careers. Interns work 20-22 hours per week on assignments at a worksite.

Who are CRISP interns?

• Neurodiverse* young adults with tech skills who have completed Tech Kids Unlimited programs. 
• College students, college-bound, or taking a gap year.
• Some may be experiencing their first job.

What support does Tech Kids Unlimited provide to interns?

• Interns will complete a one-week orientation before the internship begins (July 7).
• They will receive ongoing training and support from TKU educators and social workers.
• Friday professional development meetings will be held at TKU with interns from other worksites.
• Each intern will be trained on a project management tool (Asana, Trello, etc.) during orientation week, which they will use throughout the internship.
• Interns receive a stipend through SYEP or directly from TKU.

Summer 2025 Internship Details

• 5-week internship: July 14 – August 15 (Mon-Thurs at worksites, Fri at TKU).
• Worksites can be virtual, hybrid, or in-person (NYC Metro area).
• No cost to worksites.

What projects can CRISP interns help with?

• Photo or Video editing
• Coding (some interns have experience with HTML, CSS, Python, JavaScript, & Java)
• Social media management
• Website updates
• Research & analytics
• Marketing materials & newsletters
• Logo redesigns
• Other tech-related projects

Location: Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person?

• Worksites can be virtual, hybrid, or in-person (NYC Metro area).

Intern Matching Process

• March – April: Interns and worksites complete surveys to ensure the best match based on skills, project needs, and work preferences. Interns work on resumes. 
• May: Worksites review intern resumes before finalizing placements.
• May – June: Professional development sessions on supervising and supporting neurodiverse learners will be available to all worksites.
• June – July: TKU facilitates introductory meetings between interns and worksites before the internship begins.
• July 11: TKU will host a networking mixer at 370 Jay St., and worksites are encouraged to attend.

Supervisor Expectations

• At least 45 minutes per week of synchronous interaction (Zoom, phone, in-person).
• Clear task and project overviews with relevant resources.
• Opportunities for interns to ask questions.
• Regular communication with TKU on intern progress. We recommend two brief 10-minute check-in meetings per week. 
• Provide reasonable accommodations per ADA guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and respectful workspace.

*Neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other cognitive variations.

Interested?

Email [email protected] for more info!