Build Skills. Gain Experience. Contribute to Your School Community.

On-campus internships at Pearl City High School provide students with meaningful, real-world work experience in a supportive and familiar environment. These opportunities allow students to develop professional skills, take on authentic responsibilities, and contribute to projects that support our school programs and operations.

Interns work alongside teachers and staff in roles aligned to their program of study, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as customer service, design and production, data management, campus operations, and more. Students are expected to demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to growth as they build skills that transfer to future college, career, and life pathways.

On-campus internships are a great starting point for students looking to gain experience, build confidence, and prepare for off-campus opportunities.

Student Internship Information

• Students may work up to 19 hours per week

• Students may work up to 500 hours total

• Internships shall not conflict with instructional time

• Student interns may work during school breaks and on weekends

• Student interns may not work on State holidays

• Student pay rate is $20 per hour

• Required documents during internship:

  • Activity log

  • Reflection log

  • Work-based Learning Employability Skills Assessment and Evaluation Form

Eligibility Requirements

Internships are classified casual hire positions that shall be established by the school or office worksite. Student eligibility:

• Required Age: At least 16 years of age

• School year internships: TBA

• Preferred: Enrolled in a program of study that aligns with the internship

• Students may not repeat the same internships

• Internships located in State and Complex Area Offices or elementary and middle/intermediate schools are open to all eligible students

• Internships located on high school campuses will be open only to students enrolled in the high school where the internship is located

Contact Information

Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mr. Chad Shishido, Academy Coordinator, at chad.shishido@k12.hi.us.