Become a CRISP Worksite

CRISP is a five-week summer internship program by Tech Kids Unlimited 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.