An internship is an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge they have gained from their academic studies in a practical, workplace setting while exploring career options. Internship experiences should provide exposure to an occupation, industry or career field, have a clear purpose/focus, and a specific project for sstudents to complete. They can be paid or unpaid.  Students in their senior year are eligible to participate in the Internship program.

Internships benefit students in a variety of ways:

• Creates opportunities for student to meet and beat challenging expectations
• Provides a first-hand perspective of a career
• Provides a way to develop essential workplace skills
• Promotes continued learning and achievement
• Increases student confidence
• Assists in making decisions about educational pathways beyond high school
• Affords an opportunity to make contacts with professionals in the field
• Gain academic credit by working with an internship facilitator
• Strengthens resume

 Important Information:

• Apply for a Career Internship your junior year of high school and complete necessary forms.
• During the summer between your junior and senior year of high school, begin looking for your internship.
• Once an internship site has been established, contact the internship facilitator at your school so the facilitator can formally approve the site.