Gain real-world experience and earn a Directed Studies credit by participating in our JCHS Internship Program from January to May. 

Application is due on or before January 21, 2026 - CLOSED

To be considered for any of the internship positions, applicants must submit the following:

• Completed Application including a current resume. 

• Teacher Recommendation Form (CTE teacher preferred)

• Non Classroom Recommendation from an adult who has worked with the applicant for at least a year (teacher, coach, counselor, pastor, employer, etc). The recommender must include why the applicant would be a good candidate for the internship position.  

• Additional application requirements may be required by internship sites.

During the internship, students will need to:

• Complete a total of 120 internship hours over 12 weeks, roughly 8-10 hours per week. Hours are a combination of internship site hours, JCHS teacher mentor meeting time, PBL, and Presentation development time.

• Meet with a JCHS teacher mentor weekly (virtually or in person) during non-class hours to work on internship portfolio requirements and for mentorship.

• Complete an internship portfolio via Google Classroom. Portfolio includes the following:

  • Problem or Project Based Learning Project

  • Presentation

  • Weekly reflections

  • Resume, Cover letter, and Thank You letter

• Have transportation to and from internship site for all onsite internships