I saw another 14-year-old ask for some advice on these forums and I have a few questions myself.
I'm also a 14-year-old developer and have 3 apps on the App Store. I was interested doing an internship this summer in programming (not necessarily for the iPhone, but that would be nice) or a similar technology internship. As I've been looking into it more, I realize that it is going to be tough to find a place that takes interns who are this young and with this little experience. I'm not looking to get paid, just to get experience and learn some things. I'm in California where you can get a work permit at age 14 (but with limited hours). Since many of you on these forums are in this industry or familiar with it, do any of you know a place for someone like me to find an internship? I'm not sure if I have a better chance looking into a big corporate business or a small indie company. I think Apple requires interns to be over 18 but does anyone know about Electronic Arts? I know some iPhone companies such as Tapulous and Freeverse have interns, but I doubt they take anyone who doesn't at least have a college degree.
If nothing works out, I guess I'll just keep publishing apps to the App Store myself. Either way, I will continue to work on apps and build my portfolio to make it easier in the future to find a position. However, I feel like I've missed a lot teaching myself programming and an internship would be perfect to help me expand my knowledge. If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.
I saw another 14-year-old ask for some advice on these forums and I have a few questions myself.
I'm also a 14-year-old developer and have 3 apps on the App Store. I was interested doing an internship this summer in programming (not necessarily for the iPhone, but that would be nice) or a similar technology internship. As I've been looking into it more, I realize that it is going to be tough to find a place that takes interns who are this young and with this little experience. I'm not looking to get paid, just to get experience and learn some things. I'm in California where you can get a work permit at age 14 (but with limited hours). Since many of you on these forums are in this industry or familiar with it, do any of you know a place for someone like me to find an internship? I'm not sure if I have a better chance looking into a big corporate business or a small indie company. I think Apple requires interns to be over 18 but does anyone know about Electronic Arts? I know some iPhone companies such as Tapulous and Freeverse have interns, but I doubt they take anyone who doesn't at least have a college degree.
If nothing works out, I guess I'll just keep publishing apps to the App Store myself. Either way, I will continue to work on apps and build my portfolio to make it easier in the future to find a position. However, I feel like I've missed a lot teaching myself programming and an internship would be perfect to help me expand my knowledge. If anyone has any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks!
3 apps in the store already? IMHO, you are doing pretty damn good so I wouldn't worry too much about internships unless you are looking to hire a few to work for you. It's just a thought, hint hint nudge nudge... you need to think bigger.
I was interested doing an internship this summer in programming (not necessarily for the iPhone, but that would be nice) or a similar technology internship
Talk to your friends and family, someone has to have something (or work at a company where) they'd like to have done on the cheap.. that's how most people get their first jobs..
I'm 14 and i had been working out what to do and I'm now studying through Open Universities Australia... (online study)... So if you are keen on getting a degree then I would suggest some form if open universities? ( how i get away with skipping from year 8 to uni is because I'm a home schooler in the governments eyes and open universities Australia don't care about age so they let me study through them) works out great... Anyway what ever you choose is up to you but I would suggest thinking big starting a business or something....shoot me thru an email if you wanna chat... My contact info is on my website Home - Kaiser Apps
I'm 14 and i had been working out what to do and I'm now studying through Open Universities Australia... (online study)... So if you are keen on getting a degree then I would suggest some form if open universities? ( how i get away with skipping from year 8 to uni is because I'm a home schooler in the governments eyes and open universities Australia don't care about age so they let me study through them) works out great... Anyway what ever you choose is up to you but I would suggest thinking big starting a business or something....shoot me thru an email if you wanna chat... My contact info is on my website Home - Kaiser Apps
Grade 8 to college courses? I dunno about that. Live your life man
In case anyone is wondering, a lot has happened since I originally posted this - including finding some consultant/internship work. So thanks for all your suggestions, but I think I have everything under control now.
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