Internship Program Requirements & Eligibility
Requirements
Complete the application process and meet one-on-one with the Internship Specialist in order to be considered for the program. One-on-one interviews will be scheduled as applications are submitted. This means the sooner an applicant applies, the sooner the applicant’s interview will be scheduled, and a decision may be made regarding acceptance into the program.
Attend professional skills training after school and on weekends (March 2023 - August 2023). Complete reflection assignments after each training and submit to Internship Specialist by designated deadlines. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings and trainings will be virtual.
Complete 120 hours of experiential learning at the internship placement site.
Submit completed Career Research Project and Final Presentation.
Verify completion of the OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal.
Participate in an exit survey at the conclusion of the experience.
Eligibility
You must be a 10th, 11th or 12th grader living in Cuyahoga County.
Complete the online application form. Once the application is started, you can save your work and return to the application at a later date.
Submit a recommendation form that has been completed by a teacher, guidance counselor, principal or former supervisor. Note: A link to the recommendation form will be emailed to you after you submit your application. You may then send this link to your selected references. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ask their references for permission to use them as a reference prior to sending the recommendation link. If your reference would prefer to write their own letter and not use the electronic form provided, completed letters of recommendation may be emailed to the Internship Specialist Eric Graham.
Have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Note: Applicants who do not have a 3.0 GPA but who would like to participate in the program must submit both a second recommendation form and a written statement outlining why they will be a good candidate for the program, in addition to showing maturity and determination to succeed. Written statements can be emailed to Internship Specialist Eric Graham.
Excellent school attendance the previous school year.
Submit a copy of official or unofficial high school transcript. This will verify your GPA and attendance records. You may upload your transcript directly to the application or email it to Internship Specialist Eric Graham.
Meet with the Internship Specialist for initial one-on-one introductory meeting. Note: The Internship Specialist will contact applicants using the email address provided in the application. Once the application is submitted, applicants are highly advised to check their email inbox twice/day in order to secure the meeting date with the Internship Specialist.
Commitment to attend activities after school and on weekends.
If accepted, attend an orientation session with a parent or guardian.
Ability to complete a 120-hour internship (schedules can be accommodated for vacations, school events, etc.).
Demonstrate maturity and a professional demeanor.
Demonstrate proper business attire and grooming.