Internships

Internships offer the advantage of learning practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled profession while still in high school.

Internship programs combine on-the-job training and related classroom instruction under the supervision of a trade professional. Different industries offer internship programs, but usually offer:

• On-the-job training and job-related instruction

• Some programs are paid internships while others are not

Types of Internship Opportunities

Industries that typically offer apprenticeship programs include:

• Construction

• Manufacturing

• Health care

• Information technology

• Transportation

• Energy

• Other

How to Pursue This Pathway

The SHHS Career and Counseling office can assist you in getting ideas about starting Internship opportunities. Examples where you could begin an internship include:

• Employers—a single business or a consortium of businesses

• Union and non-union workplaces

• Workforce intermediaries (i.e. labor organizations)

• Community colleges and/or organizations

Next Steps

If an internship is a postsecondary option that interests you, consider taking the next steps:

• Explore internship ideas - you are not limited to ideas on this page!

• Meet with your counselor, teachers, family members and other advisors to create ideas and decide if an internship is right for you.

Current Examples of Internship Opportunities at SHHS

• Mattern and Craig Engineering
• Boone Lake Association
• Johnson City Schools

Contact Mr. Smith in the CTE main office to talk about various opportunities in the region.