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We’re looking for service-oriented individuals to step up to MoDOT’s mission of providing safety, service and stability during the winter season and beyond. Keeping Missouri roads clear and well-maintained are among the most critical functions we serve as a Department of Transportation.
The Missouri Department of Transportation's Internship program gives students the chance to get out of the classroom and into the workplace. You can receive hands-on experience in your career field and earn money doing it.
To be considered for an internship at MoDOT, you must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and have completed your freshman year of college.
Opportunities in Several Fields
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MoDOT Internships are:
- Short-Term
- Flexible/Summer Hours
- Paid Positions (Determined by Number of Credit Hours and Summers in Program)
Interns at MoDOT Get to:
- Test-Drive Their Career Choice
- Develop Competitive Job Skills
- Establish Professional Contacts
- Receive Real-World Experience
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Youth Transportation Conference
MoDOT Youth Transportation Conference (YTC)
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) sponsors an annual Youth Transportation Conference each summer in Jefferson City, Missouri. Up to 40 students are selected from across the state to attend. The conference is free to 9th, 10th, 11th...
Frequently Asked Questions about Internships
How do I apply for summer Internship positions that are advertised / posted on MoCareers?
Visit mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/transportation to view all open internship position postings and complete an application for any that interest you.
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is comprised of seven districts (Kansas City, St. Louis, Southeast (Sikeston), Northeast (Hannibal), Central (Jefferson City), Southwest (Springfield), and Northwest (St. Joseph)). Each district decides if, and how many internship positions to post.
When are summer internship positions typically filled by the Department?
Typically, districts fill most of their summer internship positions (through advertisement or non-advertisement) between January and Mid- April each year.
How long does a summer internship position last?
Most summer interns begin their employment with MoDOT after the end of their school’s spring semester (late May). Their employment ends prior to the beginning of their school’s fall semester (early August).
I have graduated with a BS degree and I am currently working on a Master’s degree, am I eligible for a summer internship position?
MoDOT’s summer internship program is geared toward undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree.
I’m a freshman in college. Am I eligible for a MoDOT summer internship?
You are eligible for a MoDOT summer internships once you have met each of the following requirements;
. Completion of 30 credit hours
. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
. Declare a major that meets the summer internship program’s degree requirement.
How many summer internship positions are available each summer?
Most districts will hire interns each summer. Due MoDOT’s dynamic nature and fluctuating business needs, the number of interns within each district varies from year to year. Typically, the metro districts (Kansas City, St Louis, and Springfield) will have a need for more interns.
If I’m interested in a summer internship in a specific MoDOT district, would it be “okay” to contact that district to discuss summer internship possibilities?
Yes, students are encouraged to contact the Human Resource office in any district location directly to discuss summer internship opportunities.