Student Internships
Student Internships
Internship Program at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Internship Program at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Internship Coordinator
Mr. Everett Brown
The B-CC High School Internship Program empowers students to bridge the gap between the classroom and the professional world. Our mission is to inspire future leaders, promote career readiness, and support lifelong success through meaningful, structured, and supported work-based learning experiences.
Open to rising seniors, this program offers students the opportunity to explore real-world careers while earning academic credit. Interns participate in supervised, off-campus placements, gaining practical experience and insight into professional environments.
Through the internship experience, students will:
Sharpen workplace and communication skills
Apply academic concepts in real-world settings
Understand how businesses and organizations operate
Work toward mastery of instructional objectives in authentic contexts
Explore potential career paths and clarify postsecondary goals
Research and outcomes show that early exposure to careers leads to long-term success:
Career Exploration: Test-drive career options and discover interests
Increased Engagement: See the relevance of school through real-world applications
Skill Development: Build communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
College & Career Readiness: Strengthen college applications and resumes
Networking: Connect with professionals in your field of interest
Higher Future Earnings: Early work-based learning often correlates with better earnings in adulthood
Duration: Internships begin in late September and continue through the end of the school year
Enrollment Options: Students can register for one, two, or three periods based on availability and input from their counselor
Credits: Successful completion of each semester earns 0.5 elective credit
Informational Meeting: A mandatory spring lunch meeting will be announced via school communications for all interested and enrolled students
Finding an Internship: Students should begin outreach in the spring and summer—family and community connections are encouraged
Begins with five weeks of daily in-school instruction; continues weekly throughout the year
Spring and summer workshops to help students prepare and secure internships
B-CC teacher who mentors and supervises student interns
The internship sponsor or site supervisor who hosts and mentors the student intern.
Student enrolled in and participating in the program.
Provide authentic work experiences tied to academic and career interests
Foster growth through mentorship and structured reflection
Bridge academic learning with workplace application
Develop essential 21st-century skills for future careers
Build strong partnerships between B-CC and the community
Guide students in identifying and pursuing postsecondary pathways
Do you want to explore a career before graduating high school?
Are you curious whether your academic learning has prepared you for the real world?
Are you ready to apply your knowledge in a professional setting?
Do you want to build a network of industry professionals to support your college and career journey?
Are you looking for hands-on experience with structured support?