CAREER READINESS & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
We are excited to announce a new addition to our leadership curriculum that will begin Fall 2022 for students graduating in 2025 and later. The Career Readiness and Internship Program is a five-year initiative that allows students to explore their career interests while applying leadership skills and knowledge to real world situations.
Students will complete yearly requirements that help set them up for future success no matter what post-secondary life opportunities they pursue – mock interviews, job shadowing, internships, and practicums. Our program exceeds the expectations of area schools allowing your student to have opportunities that others may not have until after high school.
Our teachers and administrators have worked on the program requirements and curriculum over many months. We have an overview of the program and answers to questions you may have are included on this page.
The Career Readiness and Internship Program is an initiative that sets Leadership Prep students and graduates apart from both public and private school graduates. We are confident this program will be one of the highlights of students’ experience at LPS!
Credit for Real World Learning
Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, students will receive credit towards graduation by completing yearly requirements that will help inform and influence choices on college and careers.
Why Career Readiness?
Everything we do at Leadership Prep ties back to our mission "to inspire students to learn, grow, and lead for a lifetime." We know that all learning doesn't happen at school, and we want real-world learning to be part of the leadership experience.
Personalized Career Exploration
Students can customize their experiences according to their personal and career interests. The flexibility of the program allows students to prepare for any post-secondary opportunity including colleges, universities, trade and technical schools, military service, apprenticeships or workforce training. The hands-on learning with professionals can help students discover new areas of interest or a dream job.
Preparing Future Leaders in the Workforce
Leadership Prep is working with a wide range of Community Partners who will participate in mock interviews and job shadowing as well as host students for internships. Students will be able to apply their knowledge to real-world situations with these business and professionals.
The City of Frisco continues to attract and retain leading companies into the area for diverse and exciting career opportunities. The city proactively targets companies in these four key and emerging industries: corporate attraction & expansion, innovation, business of sports, and gaming and media. The future workforce needs in Frisco include: healthcare, IT, technology, logistics, financial and professional services, biotech, AI, cybersecurity, hospitality, professional sports, corporate operations, sports apparel, eSports, game development, digital media and more.