colorado state flag at capitalThe CU Public Interest Internship Experience (PIIE) Program was established in 2006 to connect students interested in civic engagement with paid summer internships at non-profits and government agencies. PIIE was the first of its kind among public universities in the nation and has become increasingly competitive since its first summer. Now in its 19th year, PIIE has provided more than 100 internships in fields ranging from animal welfare to education, health, law, sustainability and more.

Applications for summer 2024 have closed.