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What is an Internship?

• A directed, practical learning experience, outside of the normal classroom setting, in which students sharpen skills, gain experience through structured and monitored work-based learning experiences.

• Students apply academic concepts learned through career courses at school.

• Students learn how to work in a professional setting.

• Students learn, practice, and apply career related & professional skills.

Why Seneca students complete an internship?

• Observe & apply knowledge learned in career courses already taken at Seneca Valley

• Gain confidence in career related skills

• Gain / improve professional skills through working/interning in a professional work environment (I.E. Time management, communication, critical thinking, initiative, adaptability, etc.) 

• Explore a career prior to continuing education post high school

• Create professional connections within an industry

• Gain experience in a professional industry to help them gain a better job after graduation

• Complete a full Seneca Valley Career Program

When do students complete an internship?

• Summer before junior or senior year

• During the school day, after school, or on weekends during senior year

• The actual work schedule is flexible and set by the internship site and the intern

• During senior year, students may add internship on their schedule in place of elective classes

For more details, logistics, & frequently asked questions, please visit the logistics page.

To return to the SVHS Career Center webpage, click this link.