Youth Skills Training Program (YST)

Benefits to Hosting a High School Intern  

Hosting a high school intern can be a mutually beneficial relationship for both the intern and the business. Interns gain valuable work experience and skills, while businesses profit from fresh talent, new perspectives, and increased productivity. Providing students with real-world work experience can help prepare them for future success. Internships also provide a great opportunity for businesses to develop and mentor future employees. By investing in the development of their interns, businesses can create a pipeline of qualified candidates for future job openings.   

Guest Speakers 

Come in to speak to high school students during their flex hour on Thursdays to share your experience in your given field. We are also hosting guest speakers at our early arrival program (Hornet Central) at both middle schools.   

Facility Tours  

Facility tours provide potential interns with an opportunity to learn about the company's operations, see different departments and teams in action, and get a better understanding of how the company works as a whole.  

Career/Job Fairs  

Attend our career and/or job fairs to give students the opportunity to learn about different companies and industries.   

Job Shadowing  

By spending time with a professional in a field that students are interested in, students can learn more about the job duties, skills required and education and training necessary.   

Host an Intern  

Ready to become a YST approved employer and host a high school intern? Start the process by filling out the interest form linked below. From there the Youth Career Exploration Program Coordinator will reach out to have an initial conversation to discuss what needs your business has and how the YST program coordinator can help support interns at your site. Once businesses have confirmed interest in the program we will follow the YST employer approval process to have your business become an approved employer!  

What's the difference between a job and an internship?

A job is a paid position that is typically long-term, meaning that it can last for years. Employees are hired for their skills and experience, and they are expected to perform duties of their job independently.  

An internship is a temporary, supervised work experience that is typically offered to students. Internships are designed to give students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a particular field and learn from experienced professionals.  

Reasons to Participate in an Internship 

A high school internship is an important opportunity for students to gain real-world work experience, learn about different career fields, and develop professional skills. Internships can also help students to make more informed decisions about their future education and career goals.

Next Steps in Finding an Internship