Internships/Enrichment
Internships
Interning can be a great way to explore possible careers and get hands-on experience. Try this resource to find an opportunity:
Ladders for Leaders - find a business for which you're interested in interning.
Intern (try Texas Internship Challenge)
Enrichment Programs
To view enrichment opportunities, students should log in to Naviance through the Leander Launchpad > Go to Colleges > Enrichment Programs.
Many colleges, businesses, and organizations offer enrichment programs in the summer for students to explore future careers. This is not an exhaustive list, nor do we formally endorse any of these options. A Google search with critical key words is a fabulous way to seek out more opportunities!
Ronald McDonald House Charities Volunteer Program
Must be 18 years or older
Complete up to 80 community service hours
Volunteer inside local hospitals - great for those interested in medical careers
ACE Mentor Program - free mentorship program exposing to careers in Architecture, Construction & Engineering, promoting skill development, scholarships, summer camp and internship opportunities
Experience America - Project Fashion
Horizons Abroad - summer language immersion abroad for high school students
Pathways to Science - education and career training opportunities in STEM
Rustic Pathways - travel programs with unique focus on areas of interest
Women in STEM (WiSTEM) High School Summer Camps through UT Austin