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Baton Rouge General - Ascension
 

14105 Highway 73 - Prairieville, LA 70769

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Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet
 

8585 Picardy Avenue - Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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Baton Rouge General - Mid City
 

3600 Florida Boulevard - Baton Rouge, LA 70806

BRG Youth Summer Program

Get hands-on experience, learn new skills, and earn an income

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High school students

The BRG Youth Summer Program is a paid, five-week internship for high school students who want to explore career opportunities in a healthcare setting. This hands-on program allows students to gain real-world experience, develop professional skills, and explore various non-clinical departments within BRG. We are currently accepting applications for our summer 2026 program from June 8 - July 10, 2026. 

Opportunities may include:
  • Arts in Medicine
  • Finance
  • Guest Services
  • Health Care
  • Nutritional Care
  • Public Safety

Program Benefits

This isn’t just a summer job. It’s an investment in your future.

Earn While You Learn

Participants are paid $11 per hour, earning up to $1,540 over five weeks. You’ll gain valuable experience and a paycheck at the same time.

Real-World Professional Experience

Step inside a working healthcare system and see how different teams collaborate to care for patients and support the community.

Career-Ready Skills

Build transferable skills that will serve you in any profession like communication, teamwork, time management, professionalism, and problem-solving.

Who Can Apply?

To participate, students must: 

  • Be in 11th or 12th grade, including graduating seniors
  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
  • Provide a letter of recommendation
  • Have a valid state-issued ID and Social Security card
  • Ability to commit to the full schedule: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Applications are due March 31, 2026

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