<p>I'm currently a sophomore in High School and I'm looking to fin an internship for fall next year. I really want to work in computer programming/software development,or something like that.</p>
<p>My problem is that every time I google "high school internships" or something of that nature they're all for college students?</p>
<p>Anyone know a search tool / database or something taht is geared for high school internships?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance for any help.</p>
<p>Bump…10ch</p>
<p>Great initiative on your part. Heres some advice:</p>
<p>First and most importantly, just because an internship doesn’t specifically say “high school” don’t automatically assume that the company won’t consider high school students. Relative to the total intern population, it’s not that common for high school students to seek out and complete a professional internship, so companies typically dont post internship positions for high school students. Similarly, an internship that specifically asks for college students may consider a high school student if you have a skill set that is appropriate for the internship. You have nothing to lose by sending in your resume and asking if they will consider you as an intern. You will probably have the most success with “college internships” if you focus on companies that don’t specifically ask for upperclassmen or coursework completed in a specific major. But as a prospective computer tech intern, if you have knowledge of programming languages that the company requires, you might actually be more qualified than you think for some of these internships. </p>
<p>In addition to the numerous internship listings web portals, there are several industry associations, both local and nationally, that you might want to look into for your specific area of interest (try googling “computer technology associations,” for example). These associations often have internship postings.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that it can be difficult to line up an internship as a high school student, especially if you live in a part of the country where there may be limited opportunities in your field of interest locally. However, if you’re willing to put in the time and effort you should be able to find a meaningful and rewarding experience. You will need to dedicate significant time to your search and expect to hear a lot of nos. I would recommend that you focus on small businesses in your area. Dont restrict your search only to internship postings listed online and dont be afraid to pick up the phone and call to inquire about working as an unpaid intern. </p>
<p>Finally, you could look into doing an internship program such as Discovery Internships ([Summer</a> Internships for High School Students](<a href=“http://www.discoveryinternships.com%5DSummer”>http://www.discoveryinternships.com)). Discovery Internships specializes in customized internship programs for high school students and can guarantee you an internship in one of your areas of interest if accepted into the program. In the interest of full disclosure, I work for Discovery Internships. </p>
<p>I hope you find this information useful and good luck with your search.</p>
<p>Woohoo, great answer! Thanks :)</p>