The DJ Internship Program is a teacher-led, industry-connected capstone experience within the M.E.Di.A. Magnet’s Music Entertainment Pathway at Carson Senior High School, proudly sponsored by LAUSD CTE Linked Learning. In collaboration with DJ HAPA and the Start to DJ team, students receive hands-on training in DJ performance, music curation, and professional branding. Each intern curates and performs a 15-minute DJ set, which is featured on this site as a creative portfolio piece demonstrating their technical skill and artistic growth.

In addition to performance, students complete rigorous work readiness training to prepare for careers in the music and entertainment industries. Each intern earns a Work Readiness Certificate by building a resume, writing a cover letter, and documenting their support network. They also complete a Work Readiness Badge, which includes filling out a job application, participating in a mock interview, earning an EverFi Financial Readiness Certificate, and completing a Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Certificate.

Together, these experiences help students build confidence, career readiness, and a real-world understanding of what it takes to succeed in the creative economy.