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Transportation Career Academy Program
Thank you for your interest in the Transportation Career Academy Program (TCAP). The application will be available on February 16, 2026, through March 20, 2026.
Discover Careers in Transportation
TCAP provides summer internship opportunities to current junior and seniors (class of 2026 and 2027), who depend on transit, reside in LA County, live in close proximity of a Metro rail station and whose schools are located near Metro’s rail expansion efforts. This program offers students an opportunity to learn about careers in transportation and how to apply classroom theories and concepts to “real-world” work situations at one of the nation’s largest public transportation agencies.
What to Expect
- Mandatory in-person training sessions convene each Friday of the program’s duration from 8:30am – 3:30pm at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (LATTC), in Downtown Los Angeles.
- The program commences with orientation on Thursday, June 18, 2026, and student interns will present their final project presentations on the last day of the program – Friday, July 31, 2026.
- Mandatory project team virtual sessions will convene at least twice a week from Monday through Thursday at 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm for the seven weeks. Additional days will be determined by your project leader.
- Student interns who successfully complete all aspects of the program will earn a stipend at the end of the program
Skills You'll Learn
- Offers high school students an opportunity to explore careers in transportation
- Enables high school students to identify a specific career pathway
- Connects high school coursework to real-world work situations on the job.
- Provides on-the-job work experience in a specific career or technical area
- Establishes a professional mentorship relationship for interns and their mentors
Applicant Eligibility
To be eligible for the program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Current high school juniors or seniors (class of 2026 or 2027)
- Be between the ages of 16 – 18
- Must have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) 2.5 or better
- Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or have legal authorization to work in the United States
How to Apply
The TCAP application will be open from February 16, 2026, through March 20, 2026.
To apply, please click the link below. A Google account is required to complete the application.
You may also consider Hire LA’s Employment Program for youth ages 14-24, if you are interested in obtaining summer employment. You can find the application via this URL: https://www.hirelayouth.com
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