Carnival Celebrates Fun-ternship Program Student Graduates

Carnival Cruise Line recently celebrated the graduation of local high school students from its Fun-ternship Program in Long Beach, Baltimore, and Norfolk.

The graduation ceremony took place on Saturday, August 15, 2026, and marked the end of the eight-week program. The students, known as the "Funterns," received a certificate of completion and joined the Carnival Cruise Line team onboard for a celebratory lunch.

The Fun-ternship Program is part of Carnival Cruise Line's ongoing investment in the communities, aimed at building pathways into the growing cruise and hospitality industry for local youth. The program provides high school students with hands-on experience in cruise terminal operations at six U.S. homeports.

Throughout the eight-week program, students gained a behind-the-scenes look at how Carnival's cruise operations run at the Port of Long Beach. They also built real-world skills and explored careers in travel and hospitality.

## Carnival's Ongoing Investment in Communities

Carnival Cruise Line's Fun-ternship Program is part of the company's efforts to give back to the communities it serves. By providing local youth with opportunities to gain experience and build skills, the program aims to build a more diverse and skilled workforce in the cruise and hospitality industry.

## Building Pathways into the Industry

The Fun-ternship Program is a key part of Carnival Cruise Line's strategy to build pathways into the industry for local youth. By providing hands-on experience and real-world skills, the program helps students to explore careers in travel and hospitality and prepares them for future opportunities.

## Celebrating the Graduates

The graduation ceremony was attended by senior Carnival Cruise Line staff, including Restaurant Operations Manager Darko, Captain Salvatore, Hotel Director Nikhil, Food and Beverage Director Alex, Environmental Officer Kanak, Executive Chef Rahul, and Guest Services Manager Vesna. The students were presented with a certificate of completion and joined the Carnival Cruise Line team onboard for a celebratory lunch.

The Fun-ternship Program is a valuable initiative that provides local youth with opportunities to gain experience and build skills in the cruise and hospitality industry. By investing in the communities it serves, Carnival Cruise Line is helping to build a more diverse and skilled workforce and contributing to the growth and development of the industry.

| Program Location | Program Duration | Number of Homeports | | --- | --- | --- | | Long Beach | 8 weeks | 6 | | Baltimore | 8 weeks | 6 | | Norfolk | 8 weeks | 6 |