Intern with Us
Tennessee is recruiting a cohort of up to 70 interns for the upcoming school year through the Project RAISE initiative. Opportunities are available for Master’s level interns in school psychology and school counseling, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s level interns in school social work. Stipends of up to $60,000 are available for a two-year commitment in Tennessee schools, including one year in a rural district. Relocation grants of up to $1,200 are also available.
District Supervisors
Project RAISE is currently in 59 districts in rural schools and communities throughout Tennessee. The district is responsible for interviewing the intern to determine suitability. In addition, the intern and the supervisor must attend a Project RAISE event during the summer preceding the internship opportunity.
University Contacts
Project RAISE paid internships are open to Master’s level interns in school psychology and school counseling, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s level interns in school social work anywhere in the U.S. The university which prospective student interns attend are responsible for vetting the appropriateness of the internship site and ensuring the site satisfies applicable degree and licensure requirements.
Students enrolled in programs outside of Tennessee should confirm with their university program that an out-of-state internship placement is allowable and consult the Educator Licensure requirements to ensure eligibility for licensure.To learn more about licensure requirements, please refer to the Tennessee Department of Education’s guidance or email educator.licensure@tn.gov.
Intern Praise for Project RAISE
I would recommend Project RAISE because it made it possible for me to concentrate more on school and interning and worry less about money.”
I enjoyed what I would call a grass-roots problem solving approach to supporting a student’s needs.”
I can’t recommend this program enough! It builds confidence in your skills while offering so much support. Positive experience with exposure to great resources, connect with other school counselors in similar circumstances.”