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Internships for Juniors & Seniors
Students have an opportunity to complete at least 120 hours of on-the-job experience while working on a project of value. In addition, students are required to reflect upon their experience through journal entries and other assignments. Students will receive high school honors credit. Credit and grades are assigned after the student completes all requirements and submits all work to the Career Development Coordinator.

An internship is an experience in which a high school student takes a responsible role as a worker in a company or organization and then reflects on the experience. The Internship Program is a supplement to formal classroom instruction. It intends to significantly add to the instructional program's vitality and impact a student's courses. Most students choose to complete their internship in the summer between their junior and senior years.

Expected outcomes of this experience for the students include:

Increased self-esteem and personal growth derived from successfully meeting new interpersonal and intellectual challenges.

Acquired new skills and knowledge.

Increased exposure to various work roles and career choices.

Increased understanding of the relationship between school-based learning and work experience.

Increased opportunities for high school students to explore areas of academic career or service interest.

Development of positive relationships between the internship program, the school, and the community.
Email Stacy Baxley (sbaxley@wcpss.net), Career Development Coordinator, if you have any questions regarding the internship application process.

See the WECIB Internship Application Checklist for more details. STUDENTS: Continue to check the Current Opportunities page for potential internships.

Local Businesses:

We are always looking to connect with local businesses that would be willing to sponsor a student internship. Please contact Stacy Baxley, Career Development Coordinator, if your business is able to host/sponsor a 120-hour student internship. Email: sbaxley@wcpss.net Phone: (919) 335-1351

WCPSS Business Sponsorship Internship Guide

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Youths under 18 years of age must obtain a youth employment certificate (work permit) when employed, even if their parents employ them. The certificate and the issuing instructions are obtained from the N.C. Department of Labor Web site http://www.nclabor.com/wh/youth_instructions.htm.

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Posted 10/1/25

Paid Internship Opportunity--Ready, Set, App!

Ready, Set, App! (NCBCE) is a statewide mobile app development competition that challenges high school students across North Carolina to design and build original apps that address issues in their schools or communities.

The interns play a vital role in the program. Interns are high school students themselves, serving as mentors to competing teams and offering guidance throughout the app development process. This part-time, remote, paid internship is a chance to:
- Build leadership, coding, and design skills
- Mentor student teams solving real community challenges
- Gain valuable professional experience working ~10 hours/week
Applications are due no later than 11:59 PM EST on October 15th. Recommendation letters, submitted independently by the recommender, may be received until 11:59 PM EST on October 20th. After the submission deadline, selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.
- Learn more about Ready, Set, App! at ncbce.org/ready-set-app
- Apply directly here: Intern Application Form
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Posted on 8/25/25

Discover the Possibilities with WRAL Explorer Post 5

Explorer Post 5 provides hands-on experiences in broadcasting and digital media, inspiring the next generation of media professionals. The program is aimed at providing members with a solid introductory foundation in broadcast journalism and news production while preparing young people for success in the media and beyond.

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WRAL Explorer Post 5 Application 2025-2026

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Posted 8/15/25

Current field trip(s) being organized by Stacy Baxley-

October 7, 2025 Health Sciences Symposium Open to all juniors & seniors, however those in the Biotechnologies program of study will get top priority. Students will need to provide their own transportation, as this is a teacher workday. Email Stacy Baxley (sbaxley@wcpss.net) by August 29 if interested in attending this event.

October 24, 2025 Girls Power Tech @ CISCO Open to 9th & 10th grade girls in an IT program of study, priority will be given to those currently enrolled in the CISCO Networking class. Email Stacy Baxley (sbaxley@wcpss.net) by August 29 if interested in attending this event.

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