Internships
These internships offer students a hands-on learning experience, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge gained in the classroom to practical, real-world scenarios. The high school's commitment to fostering career readiness is evident in the diverse range of internship opportunities available across various industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, and more.
Internships and Summer Opportunities
We fight for equity by inspiring students to dream big and achieve economic mobility. Our work supports the development of diverse talent pipelines.
In partnership with over 200 employers, we level the playing field for young people in the workforce by equipping them with the tools to overcome the systemic barriers that prevent equal access to economic opportunity." -Urban Alliance
"When you join Genesys Works, you gain access to a community dedicated to making your career aspirations a reality.
Our “earn and learn” model provides you with in-demand business technology training and matches you to a paid, meaningful year-long internship with a company during your senior year of high school. As a young professional, your unique perspective positively influences your company’s business and overall culture.
You develop professional skills, gain experience with a major corporation, earn $10,000-$15,000 during your senior year of high school, build an impressive resume, meet new students from other schools, and drive meaningful change within major corporations." -Genesys Works
"The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago partners with After School Matters to host a summer internship opportunity for Chicago Public Schools high school students interested in participating in an authentic research experience.
These summer internships offer insights into how science and engineering professionals work in an innovative, collaborative environment. Student interns also gain valuable experience for competitive college applications. Recent program participants in are enrolled in chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, computer science, theoretical physics, and mathematics programs at Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, Purdue, UIUC, Loyola, and the University of Missouri." - The Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago
"Do you live and breathe mock trial? Are you a debater or speech kid who wants to see what it might be like to do mock trial in college? Join Cornell College’s nationally competitive mock trial team for a week-long summer camp open to all rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors, as well as 2024 high school graduates.
Over the week, campers will walk through every piece of presenting a mock trial case, from giving opening statements to creating believable witnesses. The week will end with a mini mock trial tournament where campers will present the cases they have been working on with their teams.
In addition to everything mock trial, residential campers (students who stay overnight) will also have the option to go on outings to local events, such as a Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball game."
"The University of Chicago Collegiate Scholars Program (CSP) is a free, three-year enrichment program that prepares talented Chicago Public Schools (CPS) students from diverse backgrounds for admission and success at highly selective colleges. CSP was established in 2003 after the UChicago Consortium on School Research found that highly qualified CPS high school students were underreaching in their college applications.
The year-round program provides students with the opportunity to become immersed in a highly selective college environment.
CSP is shaped around a core curriculum of humanities, social science, math, and science courses.
During the summer months, scholars are taught by University of Chicago faculty and PhD students.
Enrichment activities during the academic year are geared toward college readiness, leadership development, civic engagement, and cultural exploration.
Throughout their three years with CSP, students build confidence by taking courses from University faculty, being on UChicago’s campus, and learning to do research in a variety of disciplines, which helps them understand they can succeed anywhere." - Collegiate Scholars Program
"The University of Chicago Youth Internship Program is a paid summer employment opportunity for South Side high school students that is focused on strengthening the pipeline to STEM careers. Launched in 2021, the UChicago Youth Internship Program (YIP) serves Chicago Public School and charter school students over the course of two summers.
The Year 1 Experience takes an earn and learn approach with career and college preparation through workshops, seminars, and activities. This includes a guest speaker series from a variety of STEM professionals, workplace tours, professional leadership lessons, college tours, post-secondary planning, and service learning.
The second summer, participants who successfully completed the Year 1 Experience are eligible to reapply for a YIP Year 2 Internship within one of several University units for a six-week job in health sciences, computer sciences, or IT services.
YIP partners with One Summer Chicago, a citywide initiative through the Department of Family & Support Services’ Summer Youth Employment Program, which provides youth with employment and enrichment opportunities during the summer months." - UChicago Youth Internship Program
The Morton Schapiro Northwestern Academy for Chicago Public Schools is a free, multiyear college access and enrichment program for diverse, academically motivated students.
The Northwestern Academy serves high school students from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) who come from households of limited financial means. Students may apply in the ninth or tenth grade. The Academy cultivates relationships with CPS high schools and K-8 schools to facilitate student nomination and on-site support for grades 10 through 12.
"The University of Chicago’s Laboratory Schools and Charter School have the exciting opportunity to make a difference through the Internship for Civic Engagement. The five-week, paid internship (up to 25 hours per week) emphasizes leadership development in the context of community-based learning.
Internships are offered through a variety of community and non-profit organizations.
The program is meant to strengthen students grasp of social, political, and cultural issues by connecting the skills they’ve learned in the classroom with the needs and expertise of the community.
In addition to hands-on work experience, students will engage in a variety of experiential learning activities that encourage relationship building, teamwork, and a shared appreciation for the larger community.
Eligibility: Any current 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. Students must be available from June 12th through July 19th.
Applications are due by Friday, February 16th. Students are required to submit the name and contact information for one teacher recommendation. Interviews will be held February 21- March 1st and students will be notified by the end of March." - The University of Chicago’s Laboratory Schools and Charter School