NCHS Senior Internship Program (SIP)

Program Overview: 

The Senior Internship Program (SIP) offers NCHS seniors a valuable opportunity to explore future careers through meaningful, hands-on work experiences. During the program, students develop important skills such as communication, problem-solving, time management, and professionalism, all while building confidence in a real-world setting. 

Now in its fifteenth year, SIP has become a capstone experience for seniors, providing them with valuable professional work experience while helping them make informed decisions about college majors, career paths, and future opportunities. The program also gives students a sense of independence and responsibility outside the classroom. 

Internship Dates: 

• May 19- June 9, 2026

     (End date subject to change pending snow days.)

Work Schedule:

• Interns will work approximately 5 days a week for 5 hours per day over four weeks on-site at a business or organization. The exact schedule will be set by the site supervisor in collaboration with the intern.   SIP is designed to take place during school hours (8 AM - 2:30 PM). However, if a site's needs differ, alternative arrangements can be made as long as they are mutually agreed upon by the site supervisor, intern, and the Internship Coordinator. 

Placement Options:

There are two types of placement options: 

1. Self-Designed Internships- Students create their own internship following  specific guidelines. 

2. School-Provided Internships- Students choose from a list of internships offered by the school, ranking their top 15 choices. The school will then place each student at one of their selected sites. 

Unpaid:

• Students receive 1/4 credit for their participation. 

Assignments:

Interns will complete off-site assignments, including:

• Self-Reflection Journals

• Goal-Setting Worksheets

• Time logs

Training Sessions:

• Attendance is required at three mandatory training sessions on December 3 (during Building Blocks),  March 17 and May 18.

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Important Dates:

• 12/3/25:  SIP Application Opens

• 1/7/26:  SIP Application Closes

• 1/12/26: Student interviews with  SIP committee begins

• 2/6/26: Student interviews with  SIP committee ends 

• 3/17/26  Mandatory meeting for SIP students last names A-L 8:15a.m.-9:30a.m. & M-Z 9:30a.m.-10:45a.m. 

• 5/18/26  Mandatory meeting for SIP students  last names M-Z 8:30a.m.-9:45a.m. & A-L 9:45a.m.-11a.m.

• 5/19/26  Internships Begin

• 6/9/26  Internships  End

• 6/10/26  Mandatory Internship Celebration in the auditorium  at 12p.m.

Questions?

Please contact: Kelly DelMazio
Coordinator of the Senior Internship Program
Email: kelly.delmazio@ncps-k12.org
Phone: 203.594.4752

SIP Committee Members-Laura Budd, Sue Carroll, Betty Cavanagh, Susie Catlin,  Jim Davis, Lindsey Heron, Lauren Jackson, John Knight, Stacey O'Malley,  Geri Mohr, Kiana O'Reilly,  Julie Rossini, Ari Rothman, Michelle Schneider,  Mike Tiscia, Karen Wilson