If you’re a high school student in Vermont looking to jumpstart your career with internships, in this blog post I will layout the Top Five Internships across various fields.

Vermont offers a variety of internship programs tailored for students interested in fields such as STEM research, healthcare, and space science.

These programs offer the chance to work alongside professionals, gain real-world skills, and enhance your academic and career prospects.

Here are the top 5 internships available for high school students in Vermont.

1. Dartmouth Hitchcock

- High School Summer Internships Program Description: Are you interested in working in healthcare, but aren’t sure where to get started or what you want to be?

Are you curious about the many different career pathways and wonder what would be the best fit for you?

The Dartmouth Hitchcock High School Foundations Summer Internship Program combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and experiential learning into a robust summer experience.

It is our goal to spark a lasting interest in the many career pathways available in the healthcare industry while also offering you the opportunity to practice important workplace skills.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2024 Internship Start Date: June 24 Eligibility: Must be entering your junior or senior year of high school and local or regional to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center & Clinics.

Must be at least 16 years old by start of internship (June 24, 2024) Commit to a full-time schedule (30-40 hours/wk) for the full 7-week program Successfully complete our pre-employment screening process (background/drug screen/vaccination review/etc) Please note you will be responsible for housing and transportation during the program

2. NASA Internships Program Description: NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.

OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions.

Internships may be full time or part time; and, they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.

Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness.

We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities. 2025 Internship Application Deadlines: Spring 2025 : Aug. 23, 2024 Summer 2025 – Early Decision : Oct. 25, 2024; Final, Feb. 28, 2025 Fall 2025: May 16, 2025 Eligibility

3. Junior Conservative Technician Program Description: The Junior Conservation Technician (JCT) Program is a paid opportunity ($15/hour) for teens ages 16-18****

* to gain a deeper understanding of conservation action through hands-on experiences in the field at the Green Mountain Audubon Center.

JCTs are mentored by our Youth Conservation Leadership Coordinator and work alongside local Vermont conservation heroes including foresters, wildlife biologists, environmental educators, ornithologists, naturalists, and more!

The goal of this program is to provide professional learning experiences for teens in conservation and foster the next generation of conservationists.

We meet every month from January-June.

The timing of our program may vary month to month, but JCTs will always work about 7 hours/day.

NEW 

- this program is increasing the minimum age from 14 to 1

6. After three years of running the JCT program we found that it is more age appropriate for students ages 16-18 as they are entering or already in a stage of their lives when big decisions are being made about a career path and post-graduation plans.

We are working on developing a fee-based program for those not yet old enough for JCT that introduces students to naturalist concepts and skills and be a feeder program for future Junior Conservation Technician cohorts.

Is the Junior Conservation Technician Program Right for You?

We're looking for candidates interested in: Outdoor/environmental education Wildlife and habitat conservation Field work and monitoring bird populations Science/nature writing and communications Building naturalist skills (Wildlife and plant ID, animal tracking, etc. ) Teaching and mentoring younger kids Building teamwork, resume, and leadership skills Hiking (we will be moving around the center every time we meet in all weather!)

4. Vermont Sports Medicine Center Internship Description: The Clinical Internship at Vermont Sports Medicine Center is designed to afford qualified juniors or seniors in High School exposure to the medical field of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

In addition to the exposure and observation, the intern will become involved in the day-to-day operations under the direction of the Clinical Manager or Practice Director.

Internship Terms 2-4 months depending on student school schedule Hours Hours may be accommodated to student school schedule, ranging from 6 hours per week up to 20 QUALIFICATIONS High School Junior or Senior with GPA of

3. 0 Interest in furthering studies in a medical field post-secondary education Physical and mental ability to perform major functions required in internship Computer literacy preferred.

Willingness to learn computer skills required.

5. Vermont Adaptive Internship Description: Vermont Adaptive seeks energetic, dedicated individuals who have a passion for sports, working with athletes with disabilities, and non-profit management and who want to learn while sharing their passions with others.

Vermont Adaptive’s Apprenticeship Program is for students ages 14-17 looking to volunteer some their time in exchange for training, experience, opportunities to ski, ride, mountain bike, and paddle, and potentially school credit and application or resume building.

Beyond the personal and academic benefits, most Interns and Apprentices give their time and talent because It’s fun They want to be a leader in an intentionally inclusive community They believe in sharing and developing their passion for sport They believe in access for EveryBODY How To Apply: Complete the application below.

Complete an online Volunteer Application.

Send your cover letter and resume to the appropriate program coordinator.

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