Applications open · Summer 2026

Spend your summer
building something real.

Six weeks. A team. A real public problem. You'll ship a working product, learn the skills companies actually pay for, and walk away with a portfolio that opens doors.

6 weeks
May – June
Hybrid
Remote + In-Person
Flexible
Up to 40 hrs/wk
10th–12th
Grade levels

What you'll build

Real products. Real users. Real impact.

Tap a project to see a working simulation of what past interns have built.

Mental health × tech

kindly

A safer social platform that uses AI to flag harm before it spreads — and rewards posts that build people up.

Skills you'll learn
ReactAI moderationCommunity designUser research
kindly
a safer social space for teens
Live demo
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@maya_codes
· 2htip

Tip: writing your essays out loud first made my college apps 10x easier. Try it 💛

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@jaylen.b
· 4huplift

Shoutout to @sara_writes for helping me debug my code last night. You're the real one 🙌

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@sara_writes
· 6hencourage

Reminder: you don't have to have it all figured out at 16. Keep going. We're rooting for you 🌱

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💛 Built to amplify tips, shout-outs, and real encouragement — interns trained the kindness layer.

What you'll learn

Skills companies actually pay for.

Build with AI

Learn to vibe code and build apps, websites, media platforms, and digital solutions.

User research

Talk to real people. Find what matters.

Product design

Make products that inspire change.

Problem solving

Solve problems like industry professionals.

Pitching

60-second hook. 5-minute story. Learn to influence others.

Portfolio building

Walk away with proof, not just a certificate.

How it works

Six sprints. One portfolio piece.

A portfolio in 6 weeks. Tap any week to see what happens in that sprint.

Where this leads

The skills you build here are in demand.

Companies hire people who can identify a real problem, design a solution, ship it, and tell the story. That's exactly what you do here.

Roles your portfolio prepares you for
AI BuilderPrompt EngineerProduct EngineerProduct DesignerUX ResearcherSoftware EngineerData AnalystCivic TechnologistEntrepreneurStartup Founder
Companies hiring for these skills
OpenAI logo
OpenAI
AI products & research
Anthropic logo
Anthropic
Frontier AI safety
GitHub logo
GitHub
Copilot & developer tools
Slalom logo
Slalom
Consulting & AI delivery
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
AI-first developer roles
Google logo
Google
Gemini, Workspace, Cloud
Meta logo
Meta
Llama, AI products
Shopify logo
Shopify
Crafter & merchant AI
Stripe logo
Stripe
Builder-friendly fintech
Notion logo
Notion
AI workspace
Figma logo
Figma
Ideate + AI tooling
Amazon logo
Amazon
AI, cloud & product teams

Types of companies F7 Missions interns are prepared to work for.

Inside the platform

The workspace interns and managers actually use

KJ is the AI-powered home base — sprints, messages, meetings, and progress, all in one place.

Dashboard

See your sprint, hours, and next meeting at a glance.

TodayThis weekReminders
Sprints

Six guided sprints with checklists and AI suggestions.

EmpathizeDefineIdeatePrototypeTestPitch
KJ co-pilot

Ask anything. Summarize links, files, and YouTube videos.

AskSummarizeBrainstorm
Messages

Chat with squad and mentors. Share wins. Get unblocked.

SquadMentorsMentions
Meetings & hours

Self-schedule check-ins. Hours log automatically.

BookRescheduleLogs
Surveys & reflections

Quick weekly pulses to capture what you learned.

WeeklySprint recapGoals

Your summer. Your proof.

Limited spots. Apply now to be part of the Summer 2026 cohort.

Free to apply · No experience required · 10th–12th grade