Every year, Mamaroneck High School students have the opportunity to spend the last six weeks of their high school career gaining real world experience by participating in an internship. Through this program, students are given the opportunity to get outside of their comfort zone and take risks.
The benefits of an internship program are numerous:
Internships allow seniors the opportunity to develop an important skill set
Internships provide the development of workplace habits, professionalism and decorum
These opportunities allow for interpersonal and communication skill development
The program also offers an opportunity for seniors to professionally network, something important in today’s competitive marketplace
Finally, internships allow seniors to meaningfully engage in the community at-large and give back