Why?

Youth Internships are a way of helping students understand the relevance of academics in relation to what it takes to be successful in the workplace. Without this vital connection, many young people may not know why basic skills are important or know how complex a job can be. Through working with an adult mentor at the worksite, students have the opportunity to develop a foundation of general workplace skills and to acquire information and skills in their chosen career cluster/pathway.

Objectives of the program include focusing on:

• Improve socio-emotional skills of students

• Increase peer leadership skills

• Develop self-efficacy and awareness skills

• Increase commitment to learning