JERSEY CITY -- The city has opened online applications for its six-week summer internship program (JCSI).

The program, now in its fifth year, places eligible public high school students in paid, work-based learning opportunities at the city's leading corporations and nonprofit organizations.

"In addition to its strong record of placing Jersey City public school students in competitive, quality internships, JCSI has measurably expanded their future career opportunities," said Mayor Steven Fulop. "Jersey City is fortunate to be home to a wide range of private sector companies and non-profit institutions who share a deep commitment to engaging the community and helping young people reach their full potential."

The program, developed by the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, is part of the city's broader Jersey City Youth Works initiative, a comprehensive, multi-program youth employment and enrichment initiative that has provided summer employment for more than 3,500 young people in city departments and agencies, corporations and nonprofits since the initiative began in 2014.

JCSI exposes rising high school seniors to industry leaders "across a diverse range of sectors including finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality," the city said.

It includes an orientation session and weekly professional development classes. Students can also earn academic credit through the Hudson County and Jersey City School Districts.

Participants would spend four days a week in an office and participate in weekly career training seminars every Friday.

All Jersey City residents who are enrolled in their junior year at a public high school in Jersey City or HudsonCounty Schools of Technology (County Prep and High Tech) are encouraged to apply using the link here.

Applicants must submit a transcript, report card, letter of recommendation, resume, and two essays by the program's deadline on March 5.

They will then be interviewed by representatives of participating organizations and will be notified of their acceptance in May and June.