Internships
Short, real placements with people doing actual work. You help on live projects and keep what you build.
A non-profit for teenagers
Build a portfolio you can actually point to.
Sapphire helps teens (mostly 13 to 18, and a bit older is welcome too) get real work experience through internships, hands-on workshops, and skill-building events. You leave with things you made, not just another line on a form.
Free to join. No experience needed. Come curious.
What you get
Four ways to make something real.
Pick what fits you right now. You can always try another one later.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions on things like design, writing, coding, and video. You make something by the time you leave.
Skills programs
Longer tracks where you go deeper on one thing over a few weeks, with someone checking in on your progress.
Events & volunteering
Meetups, demo days, and outings where you pitch in, meet people, and see what others your age are making.
How it works
Three steps, that's it.
Apply
Fill out a short form and tell us what you're into. It takes about two minutes.
Get matched
We line you up with an internship, workshop, or program that fits where you are.
Build your portfolio
You do the work, keep what you make, and walk away with something concrete to show.
The honest version
A club looks fine on paper. This gives you the paper.
Most extracurriculars end up as one line you hope someone reads. At Sapphire you finish with work you can open on a screen and talk about: a project you shipped, a design you made, an event you helped run.
It's free, it's run by people who like teaching, and you can start with something small if a full internship feels like a lot.
Ready when you are.
Whether you're a teen looking to build something, or someone (any age) who wants to help run it, there's a spot for you.