UC Internship · cohort 02 — applications open Aug 2026

we bridge
young talent &
founder-led orgs.

A 12-week paid placement programme designed for ambitious 18–25 year olds and the founder-led organisations who want to build with them.

For interns: rigorous prep, real work, 8+ mentors, a cohort that becomes your network for life. For partners: vetted talent, a structured supervision layer, and access to the next generation of operators in your space.

Apply (interns) →Partner with us

↑ Press play to hear our founder speak on the internship programme.

how it works.

4 steps · 6-week placement · paid

01Step

Apply

CV upload + interview screening.

UC reviews every application and matches you to a relevant organisation in your sector
A clear timeline for decision communication — no ghosting

02Step

Pre-internship training

One intensive week to get you ready for the world of work.

LinkedIn optimisation & professional branding
Workplace culture & professional etiquette
Communication skills
Leadership foundations

03Step

The internship

A 6-week placement (extensible) inside a founder-led organisation.

Contribute to real-life projects from day one
Hands-on experience and genuine project ownership
Mentorship from your host organisation throughout

04Step

Ongoing support

We stay with you the whole way through.

Fortnightly check-ins for accountability
Weekly workshops addressing real challenges
A peer support system with fellow interns
Mid-programme feedback & adjustment sessions

INTERNSHIP COHORT 01 · 2025

Inside Cohort One.

Here's an intro into what our first cohort got up to — the people, the work, and everything in between.

Meet the cohort.

Learn more about those who took part in the UC internship experience.

In the workplace.

Here's a snippet of what the interns got up to.

Our interns didn't just learn from the companies they joined. We made sure they were equipped beyond the desk too — with sessions, speakers and mentors brought in by UC. The full package.