Question 1

What are internships?

Accepted Answer

It’s that magical period where you don't have enough experience to get a job, so you work for free to get the experience, only to find out you need more experience to get a paid job :)
On a serious note, an internship is a short-term, professional work experience offered by organizations to students or recent graduates, designed to provide hands-on experience and industry skills.

Question 2

How are internships for college students different from internships for high school students/minors ( below age 18 years )?

Accepted Answer

For High School Internships ( 14 - 18 years )
Focus on:
Exposure & Learning
Self discovery
Skill building 
Foundational competencies like self awareness, time management, professional communication
Unpaid
Working in safe, non-hazardous environments
Parent/Guardian supervision required for minors
Non-critical, low risk tasks of Companies.

Typical tasks:
Research assignments
Ideation, strategy, simple skill based tasks like writing, summarising, creating & editing content, building prompt libraries etc
Assisted content creation
Observation-based shadowing
Mini project execution

College Level internships: ( 18+ years )
Paid/unpiad
Help with early career preparation
Skill practice on the job

Question 3

I have never interned before. Can I still do it?

Accepted Answer

Yea you can. Many internships are beginner-friendly. Curiosity and commitment matter more than experience. Internships are a way to learn and explore. 
Yes! You have zero experience, which means you have zero bad habits to unlearn. :)

Question 4

What is TeenInterns.com?

Accepted Answer

TeenInterns.com ( estd in 2020 )is a structured internship platform that enables students (ages 13–18) to gain real-world exposure through guided, skill-based internship experiences across industries. It is a subsidiary of I Love Mondays ( ilmglobal.in ) that was established in 2013.

Question 5

Who can apply?

Accepted Answer

Students:
Aged 14–18 years can do the internships
Ages 13- 18 years can do the Mentoring on internship ready skills. 
Willing to commit time and effort
Open to learning and professional conduct
(Some internships may have specific grade or skill prerequisites.)

Question 6

Are these internships paid?

Accepted Answer

No. Most internships at the school level are learning-focused and skill-based, not employment roles. They are unpaid internships for minors. The student intern will be rewarded with a certificate of internship from the Company they are interning with, along with additional documentation ( based on the Company’s offering )

Question 7

Are internships online or offline?

Accepted Answer

Internships for Minors are 100% online. We encourage exploring the world of work from the safety of your home/school under the supervision of an adult at home/school.

Question 8

How long do internships last?

Accepted Answer

Duration of the internships are 2- 4 weeks. They are short enough to complete yet intense enough to learn. We expect 100% dedication from the students. The format and details are clearly mentioned in each listing.

Question 9

How are students selected?

Accepted Answer

Every internship listing includes selection criteria clearly stated in the application form. The students fill out the application form by paying INR 288/- and uploading the required projects/work in the internship application.
The student application will be reviewed by a team, and you will be notified of your selection or non-selection according to the results schedule here.

Final selection depends on: Fitment, Commitment and Readiness

Question 10

What support do student interns receive?

Accepted Answer

Students receive:
Clear role descriptions
Structured task guidelines
Mentor or reporting manager
Completion certificate (on successful completion)

Question 11

What happens if a student drops out?

Accepted Answer

If a student discontinues after being selected for the internship program and starting the internship
Certificate will not be issued
Future internship eligibility may be affected
We encourage students to commit seriously before enrolling.

Question 12

Will students receive a certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes, upon:
Completing required tasks
Meeting attendance/participation criteria
Submitting final work

Certificates mention:
Internship role
Duration
Organization/Partner

Question 13

How much time commitment is required?

Accepted Answer

4–8 hours per week of work. The schedule of Office hours/ time spent with the company online is already mentioned clearly in the internship listing.

Exact time commitment is stated in each internship description.

Question 14

Are internships safe for teens?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
We:
Vet partner organizations
Ensure no exploitative work
Avoid inappropriate or high-risk environments
Maintain communication transparency
No tasks that require students to access Social Media.

Question 15

What skills will students build?

Accepted Answer

Depending on internship type:
Communication
Research & analysis
Digital literacy
Design thinking
AI tools
Team collaboration
Project execution
Professional behavior

Question 16

How is this different from regular school projects?

Accepted Answer

TeenInterns internships:
Involve real organizations
Solve real-world problems
Include external accountability
Build portfolio-ready outputs

This is beyond theoretical classroom work.

Question 17

Can students choose their domain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students can apply based on:
Interest area
Career curiosity
Skill-building goals

Question 18

Are parents involved?

Accepted Answer

For minors:
Parent consent is required
Parent email ID to be filled in clearly in the platform, for auto updates on student activity during the internship program. 
Important updates may be shared with parents via email. 
Parents are encouraged to review program structure and ensure their child does not get access to social media ( we do not provide social media access based internships ) They may design content for social media but will not be asked to access social media. 
Parents are not to do the work given to the child during the internship by the company. They may offer minor suggestions but largely allow the child to learn and grow. They will only learn and build resilience when given room to think, fail and make mistakes.

Question 19

How does the process work?

Accepted Answer

You go to the Internships listing page and choose an internship based on your area of interest.
Click on APPLY NOW. 
An Internship Form opens up.
You fill in 
required contact information, 
answer the questions (if any), 
upload the documents/video (if any) 
Click SUBMIT and pay an application fee of INR 288/-.

If you meet our selection criteria, then we will email you.

Question 20

Do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 21

Do I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

No. The internship program has been made free this year. We only charge an application fee of INR 288/-. There is no refund of this amount or transfer of credits to another internship.

Question 22

What are inner work internships?

Accepted Answer

We strongly feel that students must be mentally ready to “work” before actually joining an industry. 
Inner work first before doing the outer work!
Inner work internships involve practices and techniques to foster inner change and enhance personal or professional facilitation skills

Question 23

Can I apply for more than one internship?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you absolutely can. Ensure you pick a variety of Industries, Roles and Companies. Since there is a selection process, you may want to keep your options open by applying for multiple.

Question 24

What if I get selected to multiple internships?

Accepted Answer

Pick the ones that suit you the most. You may do all of them, as long as you can manage your timing and the timings of the internships don't clash. You will know this at the time of applying for the internship as the schedule is announced beforehand.

Question 25

Will internship sessions be recorded and shared later?

Accepted Answer

Mostly No. If recorded, it would be for internal purposes only at the discretion of the company providing the internship.

Question 26

Do I get a certificate at the end of completion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, one which is suitable for framing. A certificate, which you can show to the world that you have done an internship with a company logo as well. This is provided upon 100% participation, attendance and completion of work as per instructions given by the Company.

Question 27

Are the internships in a group or solo?

Accepted Answer

The work is solo, you will have peers/colleagues in your internship. You will get to interact with them during office hours in the presence of the Mentor from the Company. We do not encourage interacting with one another outside the scope of internship work. If you do, ensure an adult at home is involved, for your own safety and the safety of the other student.

Question 28

What are strict NO-No’s?

Accepted Answer

Read Student Code of Conduct here.

Question 29

If I miss a session, what is the protocol?

Accepted Answer

Protocol requires you to do 100 burpees while whispering apologies to the universe. Nah, a miss is a miss. However, you can talk to your mentor and take help regarding the work done in the lost session.

Question 30

Can the date/time of internships be changed?

Accepted Answer

Sorry No. We have to stick to the schedule shared at the time of applying.

Question 31

In between the internship, if I wish to change and opt for another internship, is it ok?

Accepted Answer

You can’t discontinue an internship. We strongly advocate finishing what you start. You are welcome to apply to more internships in parallel.

Question 32

What are office hours?

Accepted Answer

These are work hours. Actually, the time you spend in front of a computer, actively practising and honing all the skills you have, with our industry mentor from the company, following their instructions and doing the work.

Question 33

I have some doubts/queries related to my current internship or Mentoring with teeninterns. How do I reach out?

Accepted Answer

We are here to help. Please share your queries here

Question 34

What are Internship Ready skills?

Accepted Answer

IRS (Internship Ready Skills) is a live, structured mentoring program designed to equip high school and early college students with practical skills required to succeed in internships and real-world environments.
It focuses on skills schools typically do not teach but internships expect.

Question 35

Who is this IRS program for?

Accepted Answer

IRS is ideal for:
Students aged 13–18
Students preparing for internships
Students who want to build professional skills
Students wanting portfolio-ready experience

Question 36

Is IRS an internship?

Accepted Answer

No.
IRS is a pre-internship skill development program.
It prepares students for real internships by training them in:
Communication
Professional etiquette
Internship management
Workplace behavior

Question 37

How is IRS different from regular online classes?

Accepted Answer

IRS is:
Live and mentor-led
Practical and application-based
Focused on real-world internship scenarios
Feedback based

Question 38

How long is the IRS Mentoring program?

Accepted Answer

6 sessions, 1 hour per session. Exact structure is shared on the website.

Question 39

Is there a certificate for IRS?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
Students receive a Certificate of Completion if they:
Attend required sessions
Do the work
Demonstrate participation and effort

Certificates reflect skill readiness, not just attendance.

Question 40

Is IRS beginner-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Yes.No prior internship experience is required.
The program is designed to build foundational professional skills.

Question 41

Are sessions recorded?

Accepted Answer

Live attendance is encouraged. No recordings.

Question 42

Does IRS guarantee internship placement?

Accepted Answer

IRS improves foundational internship readiness that can be applied to all internships once selected.

It does not guarantee internship placement, as every company’s internship listing has a custom skill requirement like creating a database, designing posters etc. 
However, IRS students are typically better prepared and may receive priority consideration for TeenInterns opportunities (if applicable).

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