Resources for Developing High-Quality HS Internships
Creating a high school internship program can be an intimidating process. The Illinois 60 by 25 network has collected a set of resources to help
schools and employers understand the elements of successful programs, as well as provide examples of job descriptions that may be useful in establishing internships or work-based learning opportunities for youth.
The resources included on this page include reports outlining basic structural elements of high school internship programs, as well as challenges and myths surrounding such initiatives.
Attached to this page are also sample job descriptions to give schools and employers an idea of what to expect from high school interns.
IT Learning Exchange Work-Based Learning Resources
This IOER resource site contains resources for employer engagement and structuring work-based learning opportunities that have been developed by the IT Learning Exchange as part of the Illinois Pathways STEM Learning Exchanges.
Conexus Interns Framework (Manufacturing)
The Conexus Interns Program is an advanced manufacturing and logistics (AML) high school internship program in Indiana that is fully compliant with state and federal insurance and labor laws. This program uses an industry-driven framework with the goal of converting current advanced manufacturing and logistics students to employees or post-secondary students in the AML field.
Employer Guide to Structuring a Successful Internship Program
This report from BRIDGE Rhode Island outlines several elements of successful high school internship programs, including learning goals, how to effectively structure the program, consideration of benefits structures, sample evaluation forms, and sample job descriptions.