The Career & Technical Education Internship Program offers students impactful, real-world experiences tailored to their personalized career interests. Through hands-on learning in professional work environments, students gain valuable industry skills, build connections, and gain a competitive edge for future career success.
This CTE Internships course provides high school juniors and seniors with valuable real-world work experiences, allowing them to apply academic and technical skills while building essential employability skills. These structured, high school credit-bearing internships take place at employer worksites under the guidance of experienced mentors, giving students hands-on exposure to various career pathways.
Key Details:
- Open to high school juniors and seniors (16+ years old) with a Youth Employment Certificate (if under 18).
- Requires 120+ work hours per semester (paid or unpaid).
- Students must arrange their own transportation.
- Provides exposure to different departments and job functions.
- Helps students refine their career choices through real-world experience.
Career & Technical Education offers a diverse range of career pathways, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in their fields of interest. Through CTE internships, students immerse themselves in real-world work environments, applying classroom knowledge and skills while gaining valuable industry insights. Many internships also provide the opportunity to rotate through various departments and roles, giving students a well-rounded understanding of their chosen industry and helping them develop essential career-ready skills. Additionally, select internships offer remote work options, enabling students to gain professional experience in a flexible, digital environment.
