Employer Resource Center
Today’s high school interns aren’t just running errands; they’re bringing real skills and invaluable perspective to the organizations they support. Watch to see what K12-powered interns can do!
Tools for Creating a Successful High School Internship Program
A high school internship program is a great way to drive your business forward and impact your industry’s future. But getting the wheels in motion can be a challenge. Here, you’ll find guidelines, best practices, and resources—including ready-to-use downloads—that can help you get your program up and running in no time. Explore the information below to get started!
What is a high school internship?
An internship is a short-term work-based learning experience that helps students prepare for and discover career options. Typically, students participate in projects and work alongside professionals in their career field.
What are the benefits of hiring interns for my organization?
For employers, a high school internship program can provide a way to accomplish your goals with fresh, innovative ideas. It can also help you find and grow future employees, foster leadership in your existing workforce, and introduce new technology skills that students have learned from their coursework and digital experience.
What types of tasks can high school interns do?
- Assist with administrative duties
- Create and edit videos and presentations
- Design marketing materials
- Help plan and attend events
- Interview your customers
- Prepare retail displays
- Provide a fresh perspective
- Research competitors or new ideas
- Update social media
How do high school students benefit from internships?
High school students are eager to explore their future and build their résumé. From gaining hands-on work experience, discovering career options, and improving confidence both in the classroom and on the job, they know an opportunity with the right organization can have a lasting impact.
Ready-to-Use Resources
Ready-to-Use Resources
Now that you’re ready to take advantage of all the internship benefits employers can gain, download these helpful resources:
Designing Your Internship
Designing Your Internship
Virtual Internships
Students don’t report to a physical office, but the organization provides all the technology and tools the students will use when and where they complete work.
On-Site Internships
Students report to a physical business location to perform the internship duties.
Hybrid Internships
This type of internship combines both onsite and virtual work completed by the intern.
Did You Know?
Virtual internships benefit employers by expanding your candidate pool beyond your physical location and can often help attract students with a wider range of skills.
Why K12-powered high school students?
Why K12-powered high school students?
Technology-Driven
Technology-Driven
Collaborators
Collaborators
Independent
Independent
Networkers
Networkers
Forward-Thinking
Forward-Thinking
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Internship Creation, Support, and Reporting
We’re prepared and excited to support businesses, communities, and K12-powered students during the internship process. Fill out this form to:
Speak to someone about creating an internship.
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Internship opportunities, student availability, and laws and regulations vary by state and school. We’re happy to work with you through this process.
