Why Join?

Summer youth interns will gain valuable work experience, discover possible career pathways, and learn topics such as financial literacy, civic engagement, workforce soft skills, and leadership. This includes Career Mentorships from local employers and organizations.

• Paid Summer Internships

• Career Exploration

• Workplace Soft Skills Development

• Work-based Learning Experiences

• Post Secondary Support

• Engaging Field Trips

Participant Benefits

Employer Benefits

• An employee who will be paid for our work-based summer internship with no expense to the employer

• Contribution to a young person’s work experience to strengthen the workforce Pipeline

• Casework manager offers support to the employer and the student employee

Program Contacts

For More Information on How to Apply as a Participant or Employer, Please Contact:

Caroline Williamson

Education and Workforce Development Director

(828) 734-1183

carolinewilliamson@hights.org

Savannah Sutton

Education and Workforce Development Administrator

(828) 506-3320

savannah@hights.org