ABOUT INTERNXL

Students come first.

We are dedicated to closing the opportunity gap, connecting talented scholars with paid internships, career readiness training, and the support system to make it all stick.

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About

internXL prepares the next generation of leaders through AI-powered education, workforce development, paid internships, and experiential learning that connect talent with opportunity. As an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, internXL partners with employers, colleges and universities, and community organizations to help students and recent graduates build successful careers.

Who We Serve

Under-Resourced Talent Seeking a Pathway to Career Success

internXL serves individuals who can benefit from greater access to the skills, experiences, professional networks, and employment opportunities needed to compete in an increasingly AI-driven economy.
What We Provide

Skills, Experience & Pathways to Employment
- AI literacy & upskilling
  Career readiness
- Paid internships &
  work-based learning
- Job placement &
  career pathways
How We Do It

Technology at Scale. Humans at Every Stage.

Our Human-in-the-Loop approach combines AI-enabled technology with wrap-around services, and active engagement from scholars, employers, educators, and workforce partners to deliver personalized support and stronger outcomes at scale.

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Elevating Communities

By nurturing a skilled workforce, internXL supports local economies and communities by directly contributing to increased employment opportunities.

internXL streamlines the hiring process, making it more efficient to source and hire emerging talent. Partnering with internXL will allow you to create a customized workforce development strategy with proven technology that empowers a thriving economy.

Our Board

Robert F. Smith

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Vista Equity Partners
Robert F. Smith

Founder, Chairman and CEO, Vista Equity Partners

Investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist Robert F. Smith is passionate about helping students realize their full potential. Smith has developed programs like internXL and other initiatives that expand access for students and young professionals to build skills and gain work experience. Smith’s belief in the importance of internship opportunities stems from his personal experience. While still in high school, Smith earned an internship spot at Bell Labs, a position usually reserved for college students. He continued working at Bell Labs during his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and used the money he earned to help pay for his tuition. Smith credits his experience with Bell Labs and his time at Cornell University with providing him opportunities to learn and grow in ways that would not otherwise have been available. It also inspired him to continuously learn and find solutions to problems.
Suzanne Walsh

President, City University of Seattle
Suzanne Walsh

President, City University of Seattle

With over 20 years of experience in transformational higher education leadership, Ms. Walsh brings a wealth of innovation and a strong commitment to student success. Ms. Walsh previously served as President of Bennett College, a historically Black liberal arts college for women, where she led the institution through significant challenges and growth, particularly during the early stages of the pandemic. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles as the Deputy Director of Postsecondary Success at the Gates Foundation and key positions at the Lumina Foundation and The Heinz Endowments. Throughout her career, she has championed initiatives to improve educational outcomes for underserved and non-traditional learners, focusing on student success and socioeconomic mobility.
Linda Wilson

Executive Director, Fund II Foundation
Linda Wilson

Executive Director, Fund II Foundation

Linda is the Executive Director of Fund II Foundation, which has several signature initiatives. Restoration Retreat for black boys and girls, the Cradle to Greatness which tracks grantees as they ensure black and brown people move toward prosperity and happiness. Fund II is devoted to authentic collaborations, metrics off the chart and transformative scalability and sustainability.

A human rights activist and consultant for decades, Linda has worked with diverse groups of all ages, in education, engineering, government, media, politics, big business, not-for-profits, and grassroots. Tough conversations do not frighten her—working with police and returning citizens, city leaders and displaced residents, religious and cultural opponents, all to build bridges.

800,000+ Students Reached
90,000+ Courses Completed
10,000+ Placements

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