High School Internship Program

Paid fall and spring semester internships with work-readiness training for District of Columbia high school students in grades 9 to 12 aged 14 to 21. Applicants must verify DC residency and school enrollment, and spots are awarded first come, first served.

Offered by DC Department of Employment Services. Internship for high school students in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Career, Leadership

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Washington, District of Columbia.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about High School Internship Program

When is the High School Internship Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is High School Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Internship Program?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Washington, District of Columbia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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