Internships connect students with an opportunity to deeply explore their chosen career major through “hand on” learning in the occupation. Educators & host businesses develop written training and evaluation plans to guide workplace activities in coordination with classroom instruction. Students can receive course credit while exploring careers aligned with their interests and talents!

Career Mentoring Experiences engage a student with a willing volunteer who possesses workplace skills and knowledge to be mastered by the student. The mentor instructs the student, critiques the performance of the student, challenges the student to perform well, and works in consultation with classroom teachers and the employer of the student. Much like an internship, Career Mentoring Experiences typically last at least one semester, and can continue sometimes for multiple years. The difference for this type of career exploration from a traditional internship is the relationship is often 1 to 1 with the host / mentor.

Youth Apprenticeships are formal relationships between an employer and student learning a specific occupation in a structured program, typically lasting 2 or more years. Dual credit classes at a local college are often a part of this WBL program.

LINK TO MORE INFO ON Youth Apprenticeships from Trident Technical College