The Importance of An Internship

An internship will help your son or daughter stand out in the college admissions process and enable him or her to make more informed decisions about the future. 

• Gain Valuable Work Experience
  A professional internship gives students the opportunity to get real-world work experience in a field of interest. This experience will hep your child stand out when applying to college, their next internship, or a future job. 

• Gain Insight into a Career Field
  Students gain valuable insight into the ‘tricks of the trade’. They witness the day to day activities of professionals in that field, and get a sense of what it might be like to choose that as a career. Not only are they given an opportunity to get questions answered by industry professionals on a daily basis, but they also gain understanding of how their academic studies translate into practical application.

• Proof of Capabilities
  An internship will give students an opportunity to help with projects and support business operations. Accomplishing these tasks proves their ability to function in the work place and these experiences will help a student stand out in the college admission process - and they will become valuable line items on future resumes.
• Build a Network
  Often overlooked for high school students – an internship is a FANTASTIC opportunity for students to meet professionals, make new connections, and begin to demonstrate to other’s their capabilities in the workplace. Full time employment is a very competitive landscape, and having a network of professionals to recommend your work can be the difference between getting a full-time offer and being lost in the crowd.

• Why Discovery Internships
  Discovery Internships is focused on helping our students explore their future. Finding a professional internship as a high school student can be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Arranging housing in a big city is equally daunting. Very few options exist for high school students, and even fewer provide any semblance of safety, supervision, or structure. We also provide meals, activities, and a social network of like-minded students, many of which will surely become life-long friends. Our staff takes care of all the details and creates a supportive environment where students can learn and grow. Our Career Accelerator Series, presented by NYU and Discovery Internships, ensures that our students excel in their internship and beyond. Most importantly, our students have a fantastic time both professionally and socially. In fact, the majority of students refer to their experience as “The best summer of their life.”