VSHS WORK-BASED LEARNING

We believe that high-quality work-based learning will empower and prepare our students to succeed in the ever-changing world of work.

VSHS Work Based Learning Update:

Hundreds of students have heard from incredible Guest Speakers
100+ Students have completed Job Shadowing experiences
75+ Students have participated in both On and Off Campus Unpaid Internships
Multiple classes have attended Industry Tours and Career Exploration Events
70+ businesses supported our recent VSHS Career Fair

SCHOOL TO CAREER CONNECTION BREAKFAST JUNE 2026

CAREER FAIR

WORK BASED LEARNING 2025-2026

ATHLETIC TRAINING JOB SHADOW

A female teacher holding a violin posing with a student wearing a paper crown.

MUSIC EDUCATION INTERNSHIP

LAW JOB SHADOW

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP

Two women and a student holding a "DeJoy & Co." bag in a professional office

ACCOUNTING INTERNSHIP

A student and a professional posing in front of the open back doors of an ambulance.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE INTERNSHIP

FASHION JOB SHADOW

ARCHITECTURE JOB SHADOW

Work Based Learning Overview

“My internship with Integrated Systems through Work Based Learning gave me invaluable hands-on experience in a professional setting. I explored my career of interest, learned new skills, and gained a true head start, which is why I recommend this program to all of my peers!”

-Diyar Niyazov, Class of 2026 - Internship, Integrated Systems

"It’s such a unique and amazing experience! It really opens your eyes and shows you something you haven’t seen before!

-Emileigh Perrotta, Class of 2026 - Internship, Get-It-Straight

“This experience gave me valuable insight into the world of cybersecurity, and along the way, I discovered a true passion that I am excited to pursue.”

-Tyler Kenny, Class of 2026 - Internship, Brite

"Learning 21st-century skills and gaining real-world experience in my field of interest through a work-based learning program was indubitably the best opportunity for me as a rising senior. Not only did I get the chance to network with some of the top professionals around, but I also gained deeper insight into the steps I should take as I transition into my career post-college to see the most success."

-Brody Ireland, Class of 2026- Internship, IK Systems

“I get to see what goes on in the field. I would tell others to definitely consider an internship. If you really want to get ahead and focus on a career before college an internship is the way to go.”

-Justin Cieslinski, Class of 2024 - Internship, MRB Group

"My job shadow experience was nothing but positive! It gave me exposure to a field I was potentially interested in with a group of people who were open to answering any and all questions I had. This allowed me to understand what could be in store if I were to pursue a similar job. I would highly recommend others to try to get a job shadow opportunity as well!"

-Andrew Goodell, Class of 2025 - Job Shadow, Lattimore PT

“The job shadow I did gave me an opportunity to see what a variety of careers might look like daily, as well as get a better understanding of what I might be interested in doing in the future. My job shadow helped me narrow down my field of interest as I decide what to do in college!”

-Sierra Ford, Class of 2024 - Job Shadow, LaBella Associates