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Kickstart Your IT Career: Paid Summer Internships + TechOlympics 2026! Looking for a paid summer IT internship? INTERalliance offers high school students hands-on opportunities with top employers across Greater Cincinnati. Students gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and explore a variety of tech career paths. Register Here for a virtual open house & professional development opportunities. For additional information and to apply, visit: INTERnships Info.

Grades 10 & 11 -- TAP Healthcare Summer Academy  (THSA) 2026 applications are officially open! THSA is The Health Collaborative’s signature summer career exploration experience, giving high school students hands-on exposure to careers in medicine, nursing, and allied health through interactive learning, site visits, and engagement with local healthcare professionals.

Please share this opportunity with current 10th and 11th graders interested in healthcare. There is no fee to apply, and financial waivers are available for accepted students.

• Apply & Learn More by visiting our newly refreshed website: taphealth.healthcollab.org

• Application Deadline: March 18, 2026

Medical Sciences Summer Institute (MSSI) - The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers summer workshops for rising high school juniors and seniors who are interested in careers in medicine or other related healthcare fields and who wish to gain experience in biomedical research in a state-of-the-art environment. There will be five week-long sessions students can apply for.The program will run from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM each weekday. The cost of the program is $1100. The program fees include the one-week workshop, lab workbook, lab supplies, technology fees, and daily parking fees. More information and application (deadline: March 25, 2026) can be found HERE.

D’Artagnan Business Summer Academy 2026

Applications for the 2026 D’Artagnan Summer Academy open Thanksgiving and remain available until April 30th, or the program reaches capacity. The 2026 Academy features multiple program options designed to fit your interests and schedule:

• D'Artagnan One-Week Program (BUAD 101): 

  • June 14-19, 2026

  • July 19-24, 2026

• D'Artagnan Two-Week Program (3 credit hour courses):

  • June 7-19, 2026

  • July 12-24, 2026

United States Military Academy at West Point is excited to offer your rising seniors (current juniors) the Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)—a rigorous five-day, overnight immersion led entirely by current West Point cadets.

SLE offers an authentic look at cadet life and challenges students academically, militarily, physically, and socially. Participants will experience:

• Hands-on academic workshops: Choose from 17 sessions taught by West Point faculty.

• Physical and military training: Army PT workouts, obstacle courses (indoor and outdoor), the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), and more.

• Leadership and character development: Team-building exercises, the Leader Reaction Course, ethics discussions, and cadet-led activities.

Check out the SLE 2025 VIDEO to learn more about the experience.

Students can choose between three SLE sessions:

• Session 1: May 30 – June 3

• Session 2: June 5 – June 9

• Session 3: June 11 – June 15

Applications for SLE open on February 15, and selections will be made on a rolling basis starting March 15. When high school students submit this application, it also completes the first part of the West Point application process. Ideal candidates will demonstrate academic excellence, leadership within their community, and a readiness to take on physical challenges.

West Point provides scholarships to cover the $495 SLE fee and travel expenses for students with documented financial need.

Learn more here: West Point Summer Leaders Experience

Apply to SLE: SLE Application

Summer Cadets (Ages 16-18) and Public Safety Cadets (Ages 14-20): Two programs through the Cincinnati Police department for students interested in police work, community safety and career opportunities. Summer cadets is a paid part-time opportunity. Public safety cadets focuses on leadership skills along training, ride alongs, and community service. See Mrs. Emmons for more information!

March 6 - Content Creator Conference: All Grades -  Tentative date - If you are interested in storytelling, marketing, journalism, social media work, videography, podcasting, graphic design and more, this will be an amazing resume builder and networking opportunity. Students will attend workshops focused on various aspects of the content creating industry, including panels with multiple professionals such as journalists, social media managers, A/V experts and more! Lunch will be provided. Students will need to provide their own transportation to UC Clermont. Deadline to register is February 27. Sign up in SchooLinks. (Please be aware that right now this event is scheduled on a day students have off from school. Students will not miss any classes on this day). 

March 11 - JA Inspire to Hire: Grades 11 - 12 - This event is highly recommended for students who are looking to narrow down post-secondary plans.  -- Whether you are planning to pursue employment, college, or the military, all pathways will have the opportunity to explore in-demand careers and connect with relevant businesses (including apprenticeship organizations). We have 50 spots available. Seniors will get priority, but otherwise it will be a first come, first serve basis. Students will also be registered for a mandatory Flex A workshop on the day before the event, March 10. We will provide busing for this event. The deadline to register is March 4. Sign up in SchooLinks.

​March 13 - Galen Nursing Exploration Day: Grades 10 - 12 -  Students will rotate through basic patient care skills, such as health assessments, wound care, bandaging and more. Learn about the nurse’s role in labor & delivery, postpartum and newborn care through a high fidelity simulated birthing experience. Our on-campus exploration will also include a campus tour, presentations from financial aid, a​ local healthcare employer, Galen admissions (discussing our Associate and​ Bachelors degree​ Nursing programs) and more. Lunch will be provided.​ Students will need to provide their own transportation to ​Galen College of Nursing. Deadline to register is February 27. Sign up in SchooLinks.

​May 6 - Construction Career Days: Grades 9 - 12 - ACI Construction Career Days is the largest construction-based career exploration and hiring event in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, and one of the largest in the nation. Each year, 3,000+ middle and high school students from 60 districts connect with companies in the built environment during this exploration and hiring event. HIGHLY INTERACTIVE, EXPERIENTIAL exhibits with employers and apprenticeship training programs, allowing students to explore various fields within the construction industry. Seniors interested in the employment pathway are highly encouraged to attend! This is also a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors who are interested in employment or skilled trades after high school. Students must provide their own transportation to Warren County Fairgrounds. Deadline to register is April 8. Sign up in SchooLinks.

Work Study - Students are permitted to participate in a work study during their junior and senior years. Work Study is an opportunity to open up additional time during the school day to devote to a work experience - part-time job, internship, job shadowing, etc.  It works similarly to early release or late arrival. Students are just required to submit their work pay stubs (60 hours per bell), complete 3 work readiness workshops, and complete the OhioMeansJobs Validation form. This a great opportunity for students who want to commit more time to work or to building their resume through a work-based learning activity.

Navigate Clermont County - There are three Navigate programs running next year. These programs are extensive, in-depth reviews of specific career fields. Students will have this added to their schedule similar to work study and will receive credit for the course. 

• Navigate JumpStart IT -  1st Semester - is a 16-week program designed to connect high school students with technology industry professionals in order to do a deep dive into career pathways, trends, and workforce readiness. Students who are interested in cybersecurity, software development, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, etc. would greatly benefit from this program. The INTERalliance of Greater Cincinnati is partnering with LEAD Training and the Clermont County ESC to provide virtual career connections and guest presenters each week to inspire students about careers in IT, ultimately preparing them for internships.

• Navigate Healthcare - 1st Semester -  This 15 week program is designed to give students an in-depth review of careers in healthcare. Students will meet virtually each week with professionals and experts to learn more about the pathways available in this field. They will be able to observe a live surgery, network with healthcare professionals, and exit the program with a deeper understanding of the healthcare field and their next steps.

• Navigate Content Creator -  2nd Semester - This 10 week program will meet virtually once per week. Students who are interested will learn about many subjects -- Personal Branding, Content Strategy, Creation and Production of Content in Multiple Mediums, and Audience and Network Building. This is an ideal program for students who might be interested in careers in the fields of Social Media, Journalism, Photography/ Videography, Graphic Design, Marketing, and many more. All careers require individuals to be able to tell their own story. This is a great way to get an introduction to multiple mediums used in storytelling. 

Internships - This brand new, senior only program will be available next year to FIVE students. Students will apply and be assigned to an internship location based on their career interests.  This program would run full days on Tuesday/Thursday so students schedules will be modified for second semester. It is imperative that a student is in good academic standing to participate. There will also be a weekly group meeting with interns and a career coach to help them build their resume and work readiness skills.

Other opportunities: 

• Field Trips: Students are invited to participate in one-time field trips and career exploration events. These events vary from year to year.

• Mentoring: Juniors and Seniors participate in a one-time Speed Mentoring event each year.

• College & Career Fairs: Milford partners with the Clermont County Counselor Association to host the Fall College Fair. We will also distribute information about other local college and career fairs throughout the year.

• Career Curriculum: All students participate in specific career readiness activities each year using our virtual platforms - SchooLinks & YouScience.