Information on High School Internships
High school internships are unpaid or paid positions where high school students work at local companies, which give them hands-on experience for their future careers. Interns' duties may involve preparing letters, suggesting new ideas to their supervisors, greeting visitors and answering phone calls.
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Where to Find Internships
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The best way to inquire about high school internships is through the guidance counselor. He can lead students to internships that some local businesses offer. The counselor also can help prepare the applications for these programs. Another method is to visit companies' career sections on their websites to check for any internships offered.
Time Frame
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The length of high school internships varies by company. Some students work as interns during the summer, while others work during the fall after school. Before the internship begins, it's important for students to tell their supervisors what hours they can work.
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Applying for Internships
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Application requirements vary by company. If a student is applying for an internship with a nonprofit agency, she may have to submit an essay stating the reasons for wanting the internship and in what ways she will contribute to and benefit from the experience. Two or more letters of recommendation may also be required.
Fun Fact
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High school interns get the opportunity to exercise their creativity and bring new ideas to a company. For example, a student intern at a chocolate manufacturing company may have ideas for new candy flavors and help test them through giving out samples at stores.
Considerations
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High school internships are helpful for entrance into the workforce but it's important not to neglect studies. In some cases, students may have to cut back some hours or even eliminate the internship if necessary if it interferes with completing school work.
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