Internships
What is an internship?
Internships are structured educational programs that combine the academic study of employability skills with paid, hands-on work experiences related to a student’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study or career goals. Internships give students the opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom in real-world settings, while gaining professional skills and career insights.
Students who are chosen to participate in an internship will be on-site at a business or industry location for as many days/hours per week as is agreed upon between the student, the employer, and the Work-based Learning Coordinator. In addition, students will be assigned lessons through an on-line platform that focus on professional skills. These assignments will encourage students to reflect on the professional skills they see in action in the workplace.
Students will earn credits toward graduation while also earning money under this model!
Internship Benefits for Employers
Internships can :
- Develop a pipeline of skilled, entry-level talent tailored to workforce needs.
- Lower hiring and onboarding costs by training future employees early.
- Strengthen community relationships by investing in local education and youth development.
- Enhance employee leadership by involving staff as mentors or trainers.
Is your business interested in learning more about the options for partnering with CMCSS to host student interns?
Internship Benefits for Students
Interns can :
- Earn school credit on the job instead of in the classroom, while getting paid to do so
- Build professional connections that can lead to future job opportunities
- Participate in a variety of workplace experiences to discover likes and dislikes
- Enhance technical, communication, and problem-solving skills to build resume
Are you a CMCSS student interested in learning more about applying to participate in a paid internship?