LMU College of Business Administration
LA Impact Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) 2026 Summer Internship Program
About:
Still looking for a summer internship? We have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community. The LA Impact SME Internship Program offers students a hands-on, consulting-style experience while making a meaningful contribution to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the Los Angeles region. From June 1 through August 7, selected students will work 10–15 hours per week on real-world business projects that help local businesses recover, grow, and strengthen their operations. Interns will engage in structured, project-based assignments, including market and customer analysis, financial modeling, operational improvements, digital and marketing strategy, startup support, ESG/impact reporting, and business resilience planning. Many projects support mission-driven, community-oriented firms, including those affected by recent LA fires or operating in underserved communities.
Interns will work individually or in small teams and participate in periodic check-ins and reflection sessions that mirror a professional consulting environment. The experience culminates with a final presentation at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), where students share project outcomes, insights, and lessons learned.
Students selected for the program will receive a $2,000 stipend for two months of work plus the final presentation, which may be applied directly to tuition or received as taxable W‑2 employment income.
Eligibility:
Be enrolled in fall 2026 classes at LMU
Be a rising junior, rising senior, or graduate student
Preference will be given to students based in Los Angeles this summer, as some responsibilities require in-person participation.
Application Process & Timeline:
To apply, students should submit:
One-page letter of interest that clearly articulates your knowledge, skills, and abilities so organizations and projects can be thoughtfully matched to student strengths.
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Please send your letter and resume (PDF format) to the Dean's Office c/o Carlos Robles Peralta at carlos.roblesperalta@lmu.edu.
Applications due: May 15
Decisions announced: May 22
Matching with SME: May 25-28
Internship timeframe: June 1 - August 7
Please let us know if you apply to any internships so we can work with you and follow up with the companies! (You can even cc us on your email at lmumatch@lmu.edu!)