An 'L' train riding above a busy street

Internships at CTA

We're proud to offer paid internships to high-performing high school, undergraduate, graduate, and law school students! CTA internships allow students to gain hands-on, real-world experience at the nation's second largest public transportation system. Interns will gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in today’s demanding workplace.

CTA high school & college internship photo gallery

Two interns smiling for the camera
Interns holding certificates of achievement
Chicago Youth Works participants working at a desk
Interns posing inside a prop frame that says "first day of my new career"
Interns at the Greater Chicago Food Depository
Interns posing in the CTA boardroom with the president. One holds a Blue Line sign.

What kind of internships do we offer?

Here's a list of some of the types of majors for which we have opportunities—there may be an internship for you at CTA:

  • Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, construction)
  • Technology management
  • Information technology
  • Telecommunications
  • Media communications
  • Strategic planning
  • Scheduling & service planning
  • Urban Planning
  • Safety and emergency preparedness
  • Human resources
  • Law
  • Employee relations
  • Purchasing & supply chain
  • Public affairs/communications/media relations
  • Budget and accounting