Pentacle’s Career Development programs cultivate the next generation of leaders
High School Internship Program
Pentacle’s High School Internship Program seeks high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are self-motivated and interested in learning skills utilized by for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
In an effort to address the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pentacle has re-designed our High School Internship Program to better reflect the needs of today’s emerging leaders. For high school students looking to supplement their academic education with real-life business skills or may need help figuring out their next steps amid this period of global instability, Pentacle’s High School Internship Program provides hands-on work experience, career development, and mentorship during the 8-week program session.
Selected interns are paired with a participating small business (for-profit or nonprofit entities) that shares their interests and goals. Interns have the opportunity to build their hard skill sets, learn from their peers, and meet industry leaders at weekly professional development seminars led by Pentacle staff members and visiting professionals. The curriculum will be relevant for students whose plans include college as well as those who are not sure college is the right choice for them.
Learn the skills required to start your own business or non-profit organization!
- Financial Literacy
- Career Exploration
- Business Innovation
- Leadership
- Project Management
- Marketing & Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Research
- Fundraising
- And more!
The High School Internship Program will run January 4 – February 26, 2021.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, all program activities will take place remotely via Zoom.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- 5 hours/week working with a for-profit or nonprofit small business
- 2.5 hours/week attending virtual professional development training workshops
COMPENSATION
Participating interns will receive a stipend of $600.
Fill out the application form and attach a one-page resume. Applications are due November 15, 2020. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview by December 1st. The program is competitive with priority given to high school junior and senior applicants.
Read more about our Career Development programs.
Questions? Contact education@pentacle.org.