Internship Program
High Tech High Mesa
High Tech High is guided by four connected design principles—equity, personalization, authentic work, and collaborative design—that set aspirational goals and create a foundation for understanding our approach.
Purpose
The High Tech High Internship program aims to foster personal growth and help students acquire workplace skills in a real-world environment. The experience is invaluable for students as they prepare for life after high school and the program offers local organizations a well-supported intern.
Internships Overview
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Hear from past Interns
Internships Overview
All High Tech High juniors complete a 4-week internship with a local organization.
All interns develop a substantial project(s) with the mentor that contributes to the organization.
The internship is supplemented by an "internship class" in the preceding months.
Each student is supported by a workplace mentor.
Mentors communicate regularly with HTH about student progress.
Near the end of the internship, each intern presents their work and overall learning to a panel of mentors and other site employees.