Work-Based Learning Internships
This program provides candidates, ages 14-18, with meaningful career-focused learning experiences in a variety of fields. Program Directors will work with students in order to connect them with current organizations and employers who are active in their fields throughout the area.
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Read the Below information to familiarize yourself with our program, then click the Internship Application Form button to start the process of discovering your future career!
Defining Internships​
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An internship is any carefully monitored,
meaningful, career-based learning experience in which a sophomore or older student has intentional professional goals and reflects actively on what he or she is accomplishing throughout the experience.
What's Involved?
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Creating, working towards & evaluating employment-based learning goals.
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Scheduled Check-Ins with Supervisors.
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College Credit (if desired).
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$725 stipend for completing 75 hours of internship learning.
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Flexible 12-week commitment.
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Must be 14-18 years old.
What Else?​
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Program Staff will work with students in choosing an internship opportunity that best meets their interests.
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We will work with your supervisor to create a schedule. for site work or virtual work that fits with both the student and the employers needs.
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Some additional, program-based training is involved for both the student & the supervisor.
Primary Contacts:​
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Olivia Martinez | olivia@bgcslv.org
Destinee McBride | destineemcbride@bgcslv.org