Intern with Us
Tennessee is recruiting a cohort of interns for the upcoming school year through the Project RAISE initiative. Opportunities are available for Master’s level interns in school psychology, school counseling, and school social work.
District Supervisors
Project RAISE currently serves 78 districts for the 2026–27 academic year, supporting rural schools and communities across Tennessee. The district is responsible for interviewing the intern to determine suitability. In addition, the intern and the supervisor must attend a Project RAISE event during the summer preceding the internship opportunity.
University Contacts
Project RAISE internships are open to Master’s level interns in school psychology, school counseling, and school social work from any university in the U.S. The university which prospective student interns attend are responsible for vetting the appropriateness of the internship site and ensuring the site satisfies applicable degree and licensure requirements.
Students enrolled in programs outside of Tennessee should confirm with their university program that an out-of-state internship placement is allowable and consult the Educator Licensure requirements to ensure eligibility for licensure. To learn more about licensure requirements, please refer to the Tennessee Department of Education’s guidance or email the educator licensure office.
Intern Praise for Project RAISE
I would recommend Project RAISE because it made it possible for me to concentrate more on school and interning and worry less about money.”
I enjoyed what I would call a grass-roots problem solving approach to supporting a student’s needs.”
I can’t recommend this program enough! It builds confidence in your skills while offering so much support. Positive experience with exposure to great resources, connect with other school counselors in similar circumstances.”