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

Application is due on or before September 25, 2026 

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 (80-100 hours), JCHS teacher mentor meeting time (12-20 hours), PBL (20 hours), and Presentation development time (2 hours).

• 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