Teen Construction + Art – Mission Accomplished Transition Services

[ Teen Internship Program ]

Career Exploration, Education + Mentorship That Prepares You for the Workforce!

The Teen Construction + Art internship program is an 8-month paid work experience that helps teens, ages 16-18, with a desire to step into a leadership role within in the fields of construction, interior design, interior decorating, and/or public art. You will develop marketable industry skills preparing you for a leadership position.

Our earn-while-you-learn model assure you get paid while you are preparing to enter the workforce. You will receive a $1,500 stipend with monthly payments.

READY TO APPLY?

As a student intern you will gain hands-on experience by learning directly from experienced industry professionals and receive personalized career mentorship tailored to your goals.

Throughout the program, you’ll explore current industry trends, learn about professional and business requirements, build meaningful connections, and develop the skills needed to confidently market yourself as a future leader in construction and design.

Through the Construction + Public Art Internship you will:

Identify the topic or skill set you want to teach others
Choose, confirm and clarify your ideal audience for the educational initiative
Apply praIdentify and understand your audience’s educational desires and goalsctical knowledge and skills to address real-world challenges in business settings.
Create an efficient framework that will help your students build upon their knowledge
Choose the cost of your educational initiative

explore possible career paths in these fields:

construction

Interior Design

Interior Decorating

PUBLIC ART

Graphic Design

Illustration

construction TRADES

Various skilled professions involved in building and maintaining structures—carpenters, electricians, plumbers, welders, masons, etc.

INTERIOR DESIGNer

Helps make residential and commercial spaces be more functional for users.

INTERIOR DECORATOR

Enhances the aesthetic of residential and commercial spaces with unique colors, furniture and other decorative items.

PUBLIc ARTIST

Designs and installs art in public spaces. (i.e. muralists)

GRAPHIC DESIGNer

Creates visual content to express a message and brand.

ILLUSTRATOR

Creates digital or free hand sketches for advertisements, characters, etc

LOVE NOTES FROM STUDENT INTERNS

Through the industry project, I’ve been able to develop my operational skills because I was responsible for my team’s productivity as well as facilitating healthy, work-related conversations that prompted success. Being on active construction I learned some of the challenges the company in charge faced. I also learned about OSHA safety guidelines in order to better understand my role when ensuring job site safety.

Abdullah, Aspiring Architect

Enrolling in the Teen Construction + Design Institute has allowed me to delve deeper into the world of architecture and interior design. I have had the opportunity to learn from experts, broaden my understanding of the field, connect with individuals who share my passion for design and break out of my comfort zone.

–Mingmar, Aspiring Interior Designer and Illustrator

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Here's What Our Interns Say

INSIDE THE WORK EXPERIENCE

// Mission Accomplished EST. 2012

[ TEEN Internship DETAILS ]

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO

Speak the language used within the construction, interior decor, interior design and public art industries. Understanding key terms, trends, and professional expressions will help you communicate with confidence in workplace settings.
Build and strengthen meaningful relationships with peers and mentors in the industry, expanding your professional network while learning the value of collaboration.

Thrive in a professional learning environment that mirrors real-world industry culture, giving you the experience of working as part of a creative community.
Develop and manage industry specific educational initiatives.
Develop, market, brand and sell products
Evaluate whether the construction or art industries or professional roles are the right fit for your personal and career goals.

[ How to APPLY ]

First Thing to Know Is...

Applications for the upcoming internship year open in August 2026. Once your application is received, a member of our team will reach out to guide you through the next steps. We appreciate your interest and look forward to connecting with you soon.

Application Process

NEXT SESSION BEGINS

OCTOBER

2026

READY TO APPLY?

This internship also works to dismantle barriers that often restrict access to leadership roles in the construction, public art, interior design and decorating industries—especially for women and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)—by providing aspiring teen creatives with the knowledge, mentorship, and networks they need to turn their passion into purpose and create a lasting impact in their communities.

LOVE NOTES FROM RECIPIENTS

At the second session I learned how to network and create an elevator pitch. The skills I obtained today will help me in my future endeavors. Additionally, it is inspiring to see young youth like myself pursue higher education and work hard to achieve their goals.

–Aicha Uindele