Career Exploration: How to Score an Internship in High School
Students will receive hands-on support with resume writing, crafting cover letters, preparing for interviews and identifying internship opportunities.
What's included
5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. students will be required to work on completing resumes, cover letters, and other assignments outside of class.Grading
1 after class completionClass Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
This five-week interactive workshop will guide high school students through finding and landing internships. From building a standout resume to nailing the interview, students will gain the essential skills needed to secure real-world experience while still in high school. Students will also receive hands-on support with resume writing, cover letters, interview preparation, identifying and compiling a list of internship opportunities in their selected fields, professional etiquette in the workplace, and more tools to help build professional identity. This workshop prepares students with the tools, tips, and confidence to land an internship and kickstart their career journey. Whether students aim for tech, business, arts, or any other industry, this workshop will set them on the path to success!
Learning Goals
Understand the value of internships and how they contribute to career development.Learn how to identify internship opportunities and compile a list of internships in their selected fields.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to Internships and Career Exploration
Topics Covered:
What is an internship and why it matters for your future.
How internships contribute to career exploration, skill-building, and networking.
Overview of different types of internships available for high school students.
Beginning career exploration: Identifying your interests and potential career paths: Assessments.
Homework: Review suggested fields in assessments. Start researching fields and industries that align with your interests 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Building a Standout Resume
Topics Covered:
What makes a strong resume for high school students.
Key sections of a resume: Education, experience, skills, and extracurricular activities.
Tips for showcasing your strengths, even with limited experience.
Hands-on activity: Begin drafting or refining your resume using a template.
Homework: Create a resume draft 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Crafting a Winning Cover Letter
Topics Covered:
The purpose of a cover letter and how it complements your resume.
How to structure a strong cover letter: Introduction, body, and closing.
Tailoring your cover letter to different internship opportunities.
Hands-on activity: Draft a cover letter for a hypothetical internship.
Homework: Complete your cover letter draft. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Mastering the Interview
Topics Covered:
Common interview questions for high school internships.
How to prepare and practice using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Professional presentation: How to dress, act, and communicate during an interview.
Mock interviews: Practice answering typical internship interview questions with peers.
Homework: Continue practicing interview questions and responses. Conduct one on one interview with instructor. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
With over a decade of experience in higher education, I have worked extensively in career development, particularly in the sciences. My teaching experience includes roles as a Cooperative Education Faculty member to undergraduate Neuroscience students. I am currently an Assistant Dean of Career and Professional Development for Biomedical PhD students at a Medical University in Massachusetts.Reviews
Live Group Course
$45
weekly or $225 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
2-10 learners per class
