The University Academy Foundation Career Acceleration Program works to provide UA alums with career assessment, job search skills and tools, career guidance, and valuable work experiences while they are enrolled in college. Having these skills and opportunities will empower UA alumni to achieve their professional aspirations in their post-college life.

Career Acceleration

Summer Internship Program

University Academy Foundation’s summer internship program connects UA alumni currently enrolled in college with meaningful summer internships. These summer internships are essential experiences for college students to achieve their career goals upon graduation.

University Academy alumni in college apply in the fall for our Summer Internship Program which features exclusive internships offered by our business partners for the following summer.

Our Summer 2021 Business Partners

• • American Century Investments
  • BNIM Architecture
  • Children’s Mercy Hospital
  • Commerce Bank
  • EdOps
  • Fenaroli & Associates
  • Helzberg Diamonds
  • KC Area Transportation Authority /Ride KC
  • LEAD Bank
  • Seyferth Blumenthal & Harris
  • Swope Health Services

Interested in partnering with us to offer an internship next summer? Click here for our business partner brochure.

Career Services for Alumni

University Academy Foundation provides personalized career coaching and application services for every UA alum, regardless of where they are in their education or career journey. We offer assistance with:

• Resume and cover letter writing
• Interview preparation and practice
• LinkedIn profile creation
• Networking
• Job search guidance