Meta | SMASH: Workplace Insights Program

Meta | SMASH: Workplace Insights Program

Meta | SMASH: Workplace Insights Program (SWIP), the second year of our exciting collaboration with Meta, formerly Facebook.

Programming will incorporate a wide range of learning opportunities including, but not limited to:

Career Development Opportunities

  • Resume Building Guidance
  • Interview Strategies

Professional presenters 

  • Panel Discussions

Insights into workplace opportunities 

  • Culture Overview
  • Programs Overview
  • University, Certification, and Internship Programs

Reflective Opportunities 

  • Circle Discussions
  • Peer Discussions

Participant Application

The Meta | SMASH: Workplace Insights Program (SWIP) application for participants opens December 1st, 2021 and will close on January 14, 2022.

Learn More

Scholar-Intern FAQ

Student Testimonials

“Learning about Facebook roles was informational and inspiring. I learned that a major is not the “end-all” when it comes to your career. I learned that tech companies need cognitive and overall diversity in order to thrive.” – 2021 Participant

“I learned so much about the different career roles at Facebook and realized that not all positions at Facebook are tech-related.” – 2021 Participant

“I really fell in love with the open culture that Facebook seems to have and really feel like it’s a company I could see myself thrive in.” – 2021 Participant

Meta | SWIP Participant Application Process

Eligibility – If You

  • Are SMASH Alumni studying any major and 
  • Are a Rising Second, Third, or Fourth Year in College

*** Note that the majority of seats will be held for third and fourth year university students, while 25% are for first and second year college students. 

Important Information

Application Checklist

  • Take a look at the program timeline provided below. 
    • Questions to consider:
      • Will I be available full-time? (Answer should be “Yes” to apply);
      • What is full-time availability? (Full-time means you will be present for the entirety of the program). 
  • Start your application here;
    • Application opens on December 1.
  • Attend the Application walkthrough workshop: December 9 @ 4p PT.
  • Complete Meta | SMASH: Workplace Insights Program application, including essay responses 
    • Application deadline is on January 14.

Selection

  • A selection committee will review all applications of scholar experience and overall standing during SMASH Academy and SMASH Alumni Programming  (SMASH Admit, SMASH Persist, SMASH Rising) 
  • The selection committee will determine the number of SMASH Scholars/Alumni who will fill the 100 seats designated.
  • An email communication will be sent to selected students in March.
    • The email will include the offer letter, at which point you can accept or decline the offer. 
  • Upon signing the offer letter, the onboarding process will begin, with welcome materials distributed, and pre-work assigned.

Compensation

The Meta | SMASH: Workplace Insights Program is a paid experience for SMASH Academy alumni. If you are not eligible to work in the U.S., please email us at: rising@smash.org to learn more about additional internship opportunities offered. 

Dates + Location

This is a virtual summer program that will begin on Monday, June 13, 2022 and end on Friday, June 17th, 2022. All internship dates are mandatory.