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Career Academy Internships

Students participating in Career Academies receive focused instruction and experience in a chosen career field. Immersion in the subject area enables the student to explore the field before starting college or a career, while gaining practical skills and contacts that can prove invaluable to future success.

An internship with a professional in the chosen field provides a key career experience for students in several Career Academies. During the internship, the student develops original research, a creative production or a community-benefit project.

Below are a few examples of how students contribute to their mentor sites:

  • researching and writing grants to help fund local community projects.
  • using technical skills in networking and programming, computer repair and help desk support.
  • assisting with maintenance and repairs for construction management projects.

Mentor Role

  • Provide a professional level internship related to a subject of interest to both student and mentor
  • Evaluate student progress at the work site and on the final project
  • Additional roles and responsibilities

Benefits To Mentor/Organization

  • Gain personal satisfaction through working with highly motivated interns
  • Identify and nurture top-caliber talent early
  • Receive high quality work and fresh perspectives that enhance the company’s mission and goals
  • Help employees practice training, leadership, and managerial skills

Logistics

  • 5-10 hours per week (unpaid/paid) at job site throughout school year
  • Student provides transportation

Industries Students Have Participated In

Below are some examples of industries in which students serve as interns:

  • Agriculture
  • Art
  • Business
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Food & Hospitality
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Maintenance
  • Manufacturing
  • Multimedia
  • Non-profit

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