The Center for Career Discovery provides students with customized career-related activities and work-based learning experiences to support career exploration and future goals. 

Why Internships?

• Get real-life work experience. 
• Learn skills for a future career.
• Work with local businesses.
• Network with professionals.
• Earn credit on your high school transcript.

Internship options

• Micro-Internships: 30-hour NON-PAID, one-semester course (.25 credit).
• Traditional Internship: 60-hour NON-PAID, one-semester course (.50 credit).

Internship information

• Students can earn a letter grade (A = 4.0) or take the course Pass/No credit.
• The Internship is included on high school transcripts and is classified by one of the seven endorsement areas determined by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Student participation is monitored by Center for Career Discovery staff.

Internship Recommendations

• Meet with your School Counselor and/or your Student Success Coach to discuss career goals.
• Take at least one class related to your career interest area.
• Participate in a District 214 Career Night or classroom career exploration experience.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently during a semester (during school or after school/weekends). Consider your schedule and school activities prior to applying.
• Communicate effectively with your internship supervisor.

*Interns must regularly check their school issued @stu.d214 email.

Application Deadlines

• Summer Internship: February 28th
• Fall Internship: April 30th
• Spring Internship: October 31st

After the application deadline, interviews will be scheduled and take place at school. Due to the customization and individualization involved with securing each Internship placement, acceptance into the program does not guarantee placement.

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District 214 seeks hosts for internships!

District 214's Center for Career Discovery is looking for community and business partners to host high school students for internships. This is a great opportunity for businesses to recruit and develop a future pipeline of employees. To learn more about how you can get involved, click here or call Kathy Wicks, D214 Partnership Manager at 847-718-7483.