<p>People on this forum are always talking about doing internships during the summer. What kind of internships are available for high school juniors, and how do I find them? Also, what sort of work would I be expected to be able to perform?</p>
<p>It's too late to apply, but JPL was offering an internship for high schoolers over this summer. Most companies offer internships, just find one close to you.</p>
<p>If you're interested in research, you can either email professors directly (I'm not experienced with this) or look at their department websites for any programs that are specifically for high school students.</p>
<p>I'm not really into any of the sciences, so I'm not terribly keen on research. Is it possible to assist professors in other departments on research, like economics or history?</p>
<p>I have checked out the websites for many of the companies in my area. None off them specify actually having internships. Should I just email them inquiring about whether they have internships for high school students?</p>
<p>Yes, contacting them directly is a good idea.</p>
<p>What kind of work would I be expected to do? I'm assuming it's basic tasks that a secretary would perform, especially for a high school student.</p>
<p>Last summer I interned at a civil engineering firm. For the first while I did basic secretary-type tasks; filing, invoicing, drafting letters to send to clients, inventory of office supply shelves, etc. Later they gave me some basic engineering-related work that they normally give to university interns; I'd look at building grades plans, transfer comments between plans, and eventually did a noise study on a new community.</p>
<p>Basically, the work will vary. Initially it may be a little boring, but if you can show them you are willing and able to learn, eventually your employer may give you more challenging tasks.</p>
<p>Anyone have a sample internship-request letter (like to a professor at a college)?</p>