Huntington High School's internship program is accepting applications for next year
Huntington High School's internship program is accepting applications for next year 

Juniors Invited to Apply Now for HHS Internship Program


November 20, 2023


Did you know that Huntington High School offers credit-bearing internships for seniors? The student internship program is designed to provide seniors with opportunities that go beyond the traditional academic classroom. Participants are provided with a challenging real-world environment, allowing them to experience all of the ins and outs of an assortment of career fields.

“During the year, students will pursue a career and develop a creative project,” according to a program overview listed in the high school curriculum guide. “ Participants will earn one academic credit for their year-long placement. Students are required to work under the supervision of their mentor and to maintain a detailed journal reflecting on completed activities and knowledge gained from their experiences.”

Students may choose to intern with a high school teacher or other professional in the building or they can engage in an internship outside of the school district to gain insight into a specific field they might be interested in.

The in-school internship: A student will intern with a teacher/mentor inside Huntington High School and will work with that individual in the classroom. This is appropriate for students wishing to pursue a teaching career or those interested in a particular field of study in which a teacher/mentor possesses an expertise.

The out-of-school internship: A student will intern outside of the school in an area or field of interest. Internships might include working within a retail establishment; with a professional such as a doctor, architect, lawyer, in a non-profit organization, etc.

The internship program is available to seniors, who earn one academic credit following completion of their respective internship. Interested juniors who would like to apply for a senior internship must complete an application by Friday, January 5. The online application can be found here: Online Internship Application

Applications are subject to final approval by two internship faculty advisors. Applicants that are approved will enter into a lottery system due to the limited number of internships available.  A lottery drawing will be held on February 2, 2024 at 2:20 p.m. in the School Heritage Museum-Room 140. All prospective interns are encouraged to attend.

Interested in learning more about the internship program or serving as a mentor for a future intern, please contact program faculty advisors Paige Tyree Furman (pfurman@hufsd.edu) or Eileen Gonzalez (egonzalez@hufsd.edu).