Chicago

Chicago Summer Internship Program Tuition

Career Explorations (CE) is a tuition-based, all-inclusive internship program. The CE Chicago summer internship program is an investment in your future. We help motivated high school students stand out in the college admission process and make more informed decisions about their college and career plans. Am I Eligible?

*2010 Tuition Rates displayed. 2011 Tuition Rates & Dates will be announced in September.

Select Your Payment Option:

Secure your spot today. All payment options include a minimum Initial Deposit of $750. The full amount is applied toward your program tuition. The deposit includes a $50 non-refundable application fee. The remaining $700 is fully refundable in the event that you are not accepted into the program. Choose the best payment option for you:

     

 

Pay in Full: Recieve the CETPP for FREE
To ensure placement in one of our programs, you may opt to pay in full with your application. This would combine the Deposit with the Tuition balance into one payment. As an added benefit for paying in full, you are eligible to receive the Career Explorations Tuition Protection Plan (CETPP) free of charge.
     
Pay in 30  

Pay in 30: Deferred Payment - Requires a $750 Initial Deposit
For a minimum Initial Deposit of $750 you can secure your enrollment and guarantee your internship. You will have 30 days to pay the remaining balance.
     
    

Installment Plan: Flexible Payment
Our installment plan provides the most flexible payment option and includes our Internship Guarantee. You pay equal monthly installment payments to cover the cost of your tuition. The complete program tuition is due in full before the start of the program. This option is best suited for participants who want to space out payments over time. There is a 4.5% plan administration fee for enrolling in our payment plan. A $750 deposit is required to start your installment plan.

For specific questions about the payment alternatives, please contact us.

Please review our refund policy.

Program Insurance is available for purchase. Click here for details.

What's Included:

  • A guaranteed internship in one of your top career fields of interest
    - Internship Placement Guarantee
  • An Internship Coordinator that will help you determine the best internship opportunities for your interests, skills, and goals and then secure your internship with an organization from within our extensive network of internship providers.
  • First-rate housing and meal plan*
  • An opportunity to meet like-minded students from around the world, and generate a network of life-long friends.
  • Included activities ranging from sporting events and concerts to theatre and tours!
  • A Personal CE advisor to prepare you for your internship and support you in all aspects of your internship experience.
  • The CE Career Accelerator Curriculum: From pre-internship orientation through post-internship evaluation, we facilitate engaging seminars designed to help you enter a professional work environment with confidence, maximize your internship experience, and leave CE prepared to make more informed decisions about your future.
  • Local transportation within the city

*2011 Program Dates & Tuition Rates will be announced in September.

 

Special: Discount on Tuition

Apply now for the unique opportunity to
lock-in the 2010 Program Tuition Rate.


PROGRAM DATES:

Chicago: July 2 - July 31, 2010*
*2011 Dates to be announced in September

- The Importance of an Internship
- View a list of sample employers

Apply Now

Don't wait - each year we receive more applications than we can accept, so secure your spot today!

Best Summer of Your Life!

  • Learn about a career path & refine your career interests
  • Gain professional experience to stand out on your college application
  • Meet like-minded, motivated individuals from around the world and generate a network of life-long friends
  • Spend the summer living in an amazing city
  • Get support securing a Letter of Recommendation from your employer

Our Chicago Program is a 4-week, all-inclusive internship experience that is certain to be the best summer of your life! All we ask is that you come excited, motivated, and ready to explore a career...

Paige Rosenthal, PR Intern"I want to thank you so much for guiding me in the right direction and helping me have an amazing opportunity last summer. I whole heartedly believe that I would not have gotten my job with Shape this summer without my previous experience. The man who recommended me for the job at Shape also recommended a college student for the job as well. The college girl did not get the job, but I did. It must have been my previous internship and the letter of recommendation from Schneider Associates."

- Paige, public relations intern

Financial Aid?

Career Explorations does not currently offer a defined Financial Aid program. We do, however, offer a limited amount of merit-based financial assistance to deserving students. Visit our scholarship page for more information. We also suggest that you check with local community organizations or search the internet for scholarship opportunities as many institutions do offer financial support for students to pursue programs such as Career Explorations. FastWeb is a great place to start your search.