Hello Prospective Intern!

Internship Academy at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

Find an Internship

We have several paths to help prospective students secure an internship. Check it out!

Register Your Internship

Once you find an internship, register it with these steps! If the school doesn't know about your internship, you don't actually have an internship for the purposes of this class. Register it now.

Reach out!

Have a question about the Internship Academy that was not answered on this site? Reach out to the internship teacher, Mr. Brown at everett.a.brown2@mcpsmd.net.

Student Requirements

A registered internship at least one week before the 2026-2027 school year begins.
Room in your schedule - this is an elective course!
Attendance of internship class 1x per week and related coursework
75/150/225 hours worked during each semester, depending on the number of periods you have registered for.
Transportation to and from the internship site. MCPS does not provide transport.
You must be a senior during your enrollment in the Internship Academy.

About the Internship Academy

B-CC offers a robust academic Internship Academy designed to give students meaningful, real-world experience in a career field of interest. Through this program, students will:

Gain hands-on experience in a potential career path
Learn practical skills not typically taught in a traditional classroom
Explore whether a specific career aligns with their interests, strengths, and values
Build professional relationships and workplace communication skills
Apply what they’ve learned in school to real-world projects and settings
Develop strong work habits and a sense of responsibility
Discover the education and training needed for various career options
Make valuable connections for future employment opportunities

Internships span the entire school year. These placements may require more hours than a typical school course. Students who successfully complete the program will earn 0.5 elective credit per semester.

Single Period

Required Hours per Semester: 75

Credits earned per semester: 0.5

Approximate weekly time commitment: 5hrs

Internship class: period 7 1x per week.

Released after period: 6

Course code: WBL2014

Enrollment requirements: internship must be registered at least one week before the 2026-2027 school year begins

Double Period

Required Hours per Semester: 150

Credits earned per semester: 1.0

Approximate weekly time commitment: 10hrs

Internship class: period 6 1x per week.

Released after period: 5

Course code: WBL2015

Enrollment requirements: internship must be registered before double period can be entered on your schedule

Triple Period

Required Hours per Semester: 225

Credits earned per semester: 1.5

Approximate weekly time commitment: 15hrs

Internship class: period 5 1x per week.

Released after period: 4

Course code: WBL2016

Enrollment requirements: internship must be registered before double period can be entered on your schedule

Spring Support and Expectations

The process of finding and registering an internship can be difficult to navigate on your own. Therefore, there are several information sessions in the Spring to learn more about the internship application process. See a full calendar here.

We have many resources available to help you discover areas of interest, write your resume, cover letter, prepare for interviews, and follow up with employers.

Once you have application materials ready, there are 5 suggested paths you can take to find an internship.

There are 3 required meetings and one required internship fair* to attend in the Spring during lunch, as well as optional resume and interview workshops.

General Internship Academy Info + Q&A - 2/4/26 & 2/25/26
Your Internship Search : BCC Sources - 3/11/26 & 3/25/26
Internship Fair Preparation - 4/22/26 & 5/06/26
Internship Hiring Fair - Date TBD

*Internship Fair and Prep required for all students without internships secured

Our Current Internship Sites

Do you wonder what kind of internships this year's students have? Check out out our current 60+ internship sites! If you are enrolled in internship for 2026-2027, you can choose internships that you like and hear from current students! If you are feeling adventurous, check out the all previous internships page with 450+ employers.

Grades

How do grades work for internship class? Great question! Above is the grade breakdown for internship class. Note that although timesheets are only 20% of the grade, you must meet the hour requirement of your section to pass the class.

Student FRQs

What is the difference between a job, volunteer positions, and an internship?

The difference between a job, volunteer position, and internship is partnership with the school. For a job or volunteer position to count as an internship, your supervisor must be willing to fulfill the employer responsibilities. A brief overview of these responsibilities include sharing a quarterly evaluation with the school, verifying student submitted hours, and being open to host the internship teacher for site visits or check in calls. A full description of these responsibilities that could be shared with a potential new internship site is available here.

Is internship a class?

An internship takes place out of school at a work site. Students who are in the MCPS Internship Academy do an internship and are enrolled in the Internship Academy course. At B-CC, Internship Preparation Academy starts in the spring semester of the previous year, when interested students attend lunchtime seminars to learn about the job search process. When school starts in the fall, the class meets every day for the first two weeks of school and every other Monday thereafter. Triple period interns are in the 6th period seminar, double period interns are in the 6th period seminar, and single period interns are in the 7th period seminar. Students attend the seminar during the assigned period and day. The other days, the students leave school to go to work.

Do I have to intern at one of the established B-CC sites?

We have many fabulous sponsors who are willing to host students year after year. Students are also able and encouraged to research and look for new sites. Generally, the harder a student looks for an internship, the more they enjoy the internship.

Can I play a sport or be in the school play if I am an intern?

Yes, as long as you create a plan with your employer to complete the required number of hours. Ideally, students work a set number of hours each week, but if a student can find a sponsor who is willing to offer some flexibility, they may work fewer hours during the sports season and more hours after it ends. Please also be advised that if you need to be back at school for an after school activity, it is going to limit your options. It’s difficult to get the perfect internship at the perfect time and in the perfect location. You may need to make some trade-offs.

If I am accepted into the Academy, am I guaranteed a job?

No. However, there is a large amount of support offered in the Spring to help you find a placement. See the find an internship page for more information.

If you enroll in a two- or three-period internship, you must have registered your internship in order to participate.

Do I have to work every day?

Ideally, students go to work each day. However, some students, particularly those who travel long distances to get to their internship, find that it is easier to work several longer shifts each week to save on travel time. Some sites also prefer to have students work for several longer stretches of time. Therefore, each intern may coordinate with his/her sponsor to develop a set schedule and to communicate that schedule with the coordinator.

Is transportation provided?

Students provide their own transportation to and from the work site. Some drive, but others walk, bike, take Metro or ride the bus.

Do I have to attend the Internship Academy?

Yes, class will meet once per week on a designated day. In the 2025-2026 school year this day is Wednesday, this will be determined for the 2026-2027 school year by May 2026.

Does B-CC have a summer internship program?

B-CC does not host the summer internship program, it is called Summer Rise and is run by MCPS Central Office. More information here.

How long do I have to get my required hours?

The required hours are per semester. This equates to roughly 4-5 months of time at your internship.

Is there a designated location for me to be at school on days that I do not work?

No. On the days that the internship class does not meet, you are released from school and there is no designated location to be.

Am I allowed to work on weekends or other non-school days?

As long as you are following Maryland child labor laws, yes. If it works with your schedule, you can work on weekends and days that school is not in session.

Are internships paid?

A lucky few internships are paid, but most internships are not. You are paid in school credit, plus the benefits of networking and experience.

Can I switch internships mid-year?

Yes. Before switching, you should work with the internship teacher and site supervisor to see if a change in working conditions could improve your experience. If this is not successful, you can switch internships. However, it is strongly recommended to wait until you have a new internship lined up before stopping your current internship to eliminate the risk of not meeting your required hours

What are the quarterly projects?

This information is subject to change each year. For the 2025-2026 school year the projects are:
Q1: Getting to know your workplace - Create a presentation sharing images of your workplace, how you spend your time, and what you are working on.

Q2: Building a professional skill - choose a skill to focus on, make a plan to improve it, and track your progress.

Q3: Talent scouts - share your experiences with selected juniors interested in your internship.

Q4: [NOT CONFIRMED] Course-alike share - present information about your internship to a content alike class. For example, internships at engineering firms could present to

How are hours logged/tracked?

You enter all of your own hours within the Navigator platform. Each quarter, there are 5x timecard checks to ensure you are entering hours and on track to successfully complete your internship. At the end of each quarter, your supervisor reviews and signs off on these hours. This review process is coordinated by the internship teacher.

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