By Caden Simpson – Staff Reporter

Members of the Class of 2022 are preparing for their future careers with Senior Internships starting in May. 

Taking an internship would entail seniors ending their school year early once AP exams are finished. Students can choose any internship that interests them, and gives seniors the opportunity to explore what they want to do when they are older.

“The Senior Internship Program is an opportunity for grade 12 students to transition to a hands-on, out of school experience in an area of their interest before graduation,” College & Career Coordinator Ms. Sylvia said. “This provides seniors the chance to explore fields that interest them and may set them on a particular path in their post-high school plan – whether that is a 2 year or 4 year college, work, military, or gap year experience.”

The internship not only sets students up for success with future careers, but allows them to step out of their comfort zone. 

“I cannot wait to start my internship,” senior Jenna Wasserman said. “It gives me an opportunity to see if I am interested in physical therapy as a career, and learn more about the field.”

Seniors can choose from a range of different internships, including teaching, therapy centers, and pharmaceuticals.

“I want to be a pharmacist when I’m older,” senior Lauren Davis said. “This internship will allow me to gain some field experience”.

Students will need a total 25 hours to complete the internship, but are able to control what their work schedule looks like, as to not interfere with sports and any other extracurriculars. 

“It’s 25 hours a week, for 4-6 weeks,” said senior Hailey Boyle, a media marketing intern. “The schedule is really flexible- you could spread out your hours custom to what works for you”.

Students who are planning on taking the internship or have already completed it would strongly recommend interning, because of all of the benefits it holds. 

“I would highly recommend taking this internship,” senior Shelby Green said. “Colleges and professionals love to see that applicants already have an internship experience.”