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SUMMER STUDENT
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The Summer Student Internship Program continues
to have a lasting impact on high school students, recent
graduates, District departments, and schools. In FY25,
the District proudly recognized the accomplishments of
interns who utilized their skills across 21 departments
and 24 schools, generating fresh ideas and engaging in
meaningful work.

This transformative six-week program immersed students
in real-world projects with District administrators and
educators, providing hands-on experiences and job-
embedded learning that enhanced critical thinking
skills and career readiness. Interns gained practical
experience in classroom instruction, software applica-
tions, accounting and budgeting, communication and
teamwork, event coordination, IT projects, and data
analysis. These experiences not only strengthened their A summer student intern engages in an IT project
resumes but also provided a competitive advantage for as Superintendent Burke looks on.
national opportunities.

Beyond gaining experience, student interns provided immediate value to the teams they supported by offering
unique perspectives that enhanced District initiatives. This program is also vital for strengthening our talent
pipeline, increasing the likelihood that interns will return for their first job, and encouraging them to pursue
full-time careers within the District.

Superintendent Burke celebrates the participants of the Summer Student Internship Program.

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