Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is now accepting applications for the St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP), connecting high school students across the St. Louis bi-state region with paid internship opportunities, career preparation and real-world professional experience.
SLIP provides life and career services designed to develop a pipeline of talented, diverse young professionals. Through the program, students gain valuable workplace experience while developing the skills, confidence and professional connections needed to prepare for college and careers.
Eligible applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, attend a high school in the St. Louis bi-state area, be a current sophomore or junior during the 2026-27 school year, and maintain excellent attendance and responsible citizenship.
Students and families interested in learning more about the application process can participate in one of two virtual application sessions at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, or Wednesday, Nov. 4. Registration for the sessions is available at bit.ly/2027SLIPAppSession.
The application deadline is Dec. 1.
Through SLIP, students have the opportunity to earn money, gain hands-on career experience and earn college credit while exploring potential career pathways.
To apply students can visit SLIPCentral.org, and/or email SLIP@BGCSTL.org.
To schedule an interview, please contact Deneen Busby, vice president of marketing and communications at 314-680-7998 or email deneen@bgcstl.org.
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About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at six locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.
