Good news for young adults seeking an internship. The application deadline for two paid internships in our AHSC Internship Opportunity Program has been extended. GeoPulse Solutions and Line Mobility are now accepting applications until Friday, November 13, 2026. Most other host organizations have closed their applications, so these are the last open spots in this cohort.
Apply now on the AHSC internship page.
Meet the Host Companies
GeoPulse Solutions builds advanced remote sensing technology, including its Modular Object Detection and Imaging (MODI) device, with applications in research, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. Founder and CEO Ryan Barlow brings a background in photonics and hyperspectral imaging, and the company's mission is to make research-grade tools affordable and accessible. Interns will get a front row seat to hardware and software development at a growing local tech company.
Line Mobility is designing an elevated transit system of small automated pods that glide on steel guideways, with a proposed first route connecting UCSC to downtown Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Works readers may remember the company from our July profile and its presentation at Santa Cruz Works New Tech on September 9, 2026. Interns will work alongside a startup trying to rethink how our county moves.
Internship Details
Paid: Wages are funded by Santa Cruz Works and the City of Santa Cruz through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant.
Flexible hours: 10 to 20 hours per week, set by the employer and intern.
About six months long: All internships must wrap up by June 1, 2027.
Real mentorship: Each intern gets a dedicated supervisor and regular check-ins.
Who Can Apply
The program is open to young adults who live in underserved communities in Santa Cruz County, with priority for residents of Beach Flats, Lower Ocean, Live Oak, and Watsonville and the Pajaro Valley. There is no cost to apply. Cabrillo College students can also fill out the Student Interest Form.
Know Someone Who Qualifies?
Share this with a friend, sibling, classmate, or neighbor. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to reach young people who could benefit. Questions? Contact Doug Erickson (derickson@santacruzworks.org) or Malina Long (malina@santacruzworks.org) at Santa Cruz Works.
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