Internship Programs

The Internship Experience at CTA

CTA is proud to offer internships to high performing undergraduate and graduate students. CTA internships allow students to gain hands-on, real-world experience with one of the pre-eminent transit systems in the country and governments in northeastern Illinois. Interns will gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to excel in today’s technologically demanding workplace.

Interns work on a wide range of projects and special assignments based on the needs and goals of their department. Interns are paid anywhere from $11 to $16 per hour, given experience. Interns work up to 20 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during summer and school breaks.

While CTA has a large number of general administration internships, the agency is placing particular emphasis on interns who have—or would like to gain—technical skills in logistics, transportation, engineering, technology management, planning and scheduling, and purchasing.

Please e-mail internship@transitchicago.com if you have any questions.
 

Eligibility Requirements

College Undergraduate & Graduate Students:

• Enrolled full-time (minimum 12 credit hours for undergraduate and 6 credit hours for Graduates) in a degree program at an accredited college or university 
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Possess the skills and minimum requirements outlined in the nature of the project, primary responsibilities, and level of educational requirements

Internship Opportunities

Application Process

Qualified candidates for the Undergraduate/Graduate Internship Program are encouraged to apply by:

1. Submit a copy of the following supporting documentation to internship@transitchicago.com, indicating the internship of interest in the subject field:
   1. Resume
   2. Cover letter expressing specific department/program interests
   3. Current official school transcript and school schedule
       
2. Or, mail your documents to:
   
   Kalyn Travis
   Coordinator of Career Development
   Learning & Support, 4th Floor
   Chicago Transit Authority
   567 W. Lake Street
   Chicago, IL. 60661
    

See also:

• Careers (Main Page)
• Legal Internships
• High School Co-Op Programs