Internships & Apprenticeships
We would love to partner with you!
Several recruiting activities are available to increase your visibility with Chapin High School students.
Senior Internships
Job Shadow
Employer Panels
Job Postings
Mock & Informational Interviews
Career Fairs (PT, FT, internships)
The Supervisor's role in a senior internship:
Before the Experience
Develop Work-Based Learning (internship) training plan with student
The training plan provides details about the worksite, student's schedule, job description, goals and progression of tasks.
During the Experience
Evaluations
We value your feedback and ask that you and our students sit down and discuss the experience together. An honest assessment will be completed so we can coach our students to succeed in their role and future responsibilities.
Students must work a minimum of 40 hours total within the semester (August - December) or (January - May)
If you are interested in partnering with Chapin High School, please take a few minutes to complete this community partner form, Thank you!
Columbia area companies that are actively recruiting seniors
Focus on Your Future Friday: Michelin Tech Scholars Program - Informational meeting for parents and Students
December 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
This is a virtual program designed to connect industry, community and education partners to students, parents and educators around college and career readiness topics. Our feature presentation will be on the Michelin Tech Scholars Program.
The Technical Scholars Program selects students to develop hands-on work experience while earning their degree in Mechatronics, or Electronics Engineering Technology (EET). Michelin Technical Scholars receive scholarships to cover the cost of tuition, fees and books for the program along with competitive pay and part-time work in a Michelin manufacturing facility. Registration is required. Please make sure you have access to ZOOM ahead of time. You may need to download the app by visiting www.zoom.us. Students and Parents please contact Melinda Moseley, mmoseley@lexrich5.org to register.
Have you ever thought about working in a manufacturing production setting?
If you are a graduating senior wanting to go straight to work, enjoy working with your hands and tinkering with things, have a good work ethic, and are willing to learn. Then this opportunity might be for you!!!
For more information click here.
Michelin Technical Scholars enroll in the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) major or Mechatronics major at Midlands Technical College. The scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, and books. Michelin Scholars also participate in a paid co-op program reinforcing their classroom knowledge by working part-time in a Michelin manufacturing facility.
Good candidates for this program are students with strong math, science, and reading comprehension skills who are enrolled in Industrial Electronics Technology, Mechatronics Technology, or General Engineering/IT Technology programs.
MICHELIN Field Study for Students
March 27
Students selected to visit the Michelin plant should have an interest in STEM,
manufacturing and potentially working in the industry.
Priority given to seniors. Limited to 10 students.
Please see the Career Specialist if interested,
or email Melinda Moseley, mmoseley@lexrich5.org.
Apprenticeships and More!
South Carolina Rural Water Association
SCRWA has developed a pre-apprenticeship opportunity for high school students. This opportunity is set up so students can work up to 10 hours weekly and begin online learning modules to work towards water treatment certifications, all while attending high school. If you are a student interested in this opportunity, please register using the link below. The coalition has also developed a "Pre-apprenticeship Link Tree" where you can access the online pre-apprenticeship application form and related information, website for SC Rural Water Association, Apprenticeship H2O, and other resources.
Student Pre-Apprenticeship Registration: https://forms.gle/9KC8NuYUkGDu4wuP8
Pre-Apprenticeship Linktree: https://linktr.ee/scrwapreapp
Columbia Police Department
Explorer Program for Students
The CPD's Explorer Program is dedicated to the success, training, and overall aptitude of the youth within its ranks. The Explorer Program consists of young adults between the ages of 14-20 years old, who are looking to make a career in law enforcement. Please use the following link to learn more.
Summer Internships
Dominion Energy Offering Summer Internships for High School Students Interested in Electrical Operations
Dominion Energy invites students to apply for their Summer 2025 High School Student Worker Program in Electrical Operations. This opportunity is for high school juniors or seniors who are passionate about electric. Please see Mrs. Moseley if you are interested in this opportunity.