To apply to this opportunity, select the "Check Eligibility" button.
Thank you for your interest in the PrepareRI High School Internship Program. Please read through the application before applying to make sure you are eligible and can commit to the expectations of the PrepareRI High School Internship Program.
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is a program of Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (SkillsRI) and is funded by the Governor's Workforce Board and Bank of America.
For questions about this application process, please call SkillsRI at 401-680-5960 and ask for a PrepareRI Recruiter.
SkillsRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and program provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY via RI Relay 711. Language access services in your preferred language can be provided at no cost to you. Call (401) 680-5960 for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in this document.
En Español :
SkillsRI opera el programa de pasantías de preparatoria PrepareRI el cual es generosamente financiado por el Junta de Fuerza Laboral del Gobernador y Banco de America.
Si tiene preguntas sobre este proceso de solicitud, llame a SkillsRI al 401-680-5960 y pregunte por un reclutador de PrepareRI
SkillsRI es un empleador y proveedor de programas que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Las ayudas y los servicios auxiliares están disponibles a pedido de las personas con discapacidades. TTY a través de RI Relay 711. Los servicios de acceso lingüístico en su idioma de preferencia se pueden proporcionar sin costo alguno. Llame al (401) 680-5960 para asistencia en la traducción y comprensión de la información en este documento.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is a rigorous 7-week work-based learning experience where current Rhode Island public high school juniors, including public charter schools and home school students with identified local LEA, are placed in a paid summer internship during the summer of 2024. We are looking for high school students who are highly motivated to learn and want to explore the world of work. Students selected into the program will make $15.00/hour, and can earn up to $4,200 for the summer.
For the 2024 PrepareRI High School Internship Program, SkillsRI is planning for a placed-based internship where interns will be placed with one of SkillsRI’s 180 employer partnerships. An internship may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid based on the employer work model.
To ensure the safety of all students and employer partners, SkillsRI will follow the COVID-19 vaccination requirements of its employer partners. If an employer partner has mandated vaccination requirements, interns interested in said employer will need to be fully vaccinated.
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is designed for all student learners regardless of ability, learning style, or career interest. To support students with their application, SkillsRI has coaching services available, please click here to schedule a coaching session.
If you want to learn more about the program before you apply, we are here to answer questions. Please call SkillsRI at 401-680-5960 and ask for a PrepareRI Recruiter.
INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Attend a Rhode Island public high school, public charter high school, or home school with an identified local LEA
- Current junior in high school (2023/2024 school year)
- Parental/Guardian consent to participate
- Rhode Island resident
- Minimum of 16 years of age by March 30, 2024
- Complete the online PrepareRI High School Internship Application
- Complete interview with SkillsRI and with the employer(s)
- Attend a 40-hour paid work-readiness bootcamp scheduled for June 24 – June 28, 2024, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Complete a minimum of 150 hours of work over a 6-week period between July 8 - August 16, 2024
- Have a flexible schedule for work during the summer of 2024
- Eligible to work in the United States
APPLICATION & PROGRAM TIMELINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- Phase 1: Application & Support Services
- November 1, 2023: Application period opens and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Get your application in early.
- November 1, 2023 – May 16, 2024: Student coaching is available to assist with all phases of the application process, including completing the application, resume writing, interview preparation, and support with student accommodations. Students must schedule coaching sessions in advance.
- January 12, 2024: Application deadline. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Incomplete or late applications will NOT BE CONSIDERED
- January 19, 2024: Students will be notified if they advance to the initial SkillsRI interviews (Phase 2)
- Phase 2: Initial SkillsRI Interviews
- January 23 – Feb. 22, 2024: Students will interview with SkillsRI to determine if they will advance to Orientation (Phase 3)
- February 27, 2024: Deadline for resume submissions. Click here to access a free resume building resource.
- Phase 3: Orientation
- February 27 – March 21, 2024: Mandatory student-parent/guardian orientation sessions. Notices with dates will be sent to all eligible applicants
- February 29 - March 27, 2024: Students will be notified if they advance to Employer Matching & Final Selection (Phase 4).
- Any student who advances to the Employer Matching & Final Selection phase has officially been accepted to the PrepareRI Internship Program
- Phase 4: Employer Matching & Final Selection
- March 4 – May 24, 2024: Students will be matched and interviewed with prospective employers for their internship
- May 31, 2024: Students will be notified of their final internship placement with an employer
- Phase 5: Student Program Onboarding
- March 10 - June 21, 2024: Students will be required to complete additional employer paperwork
- Onboarding paperwork will be done on a rolling basis once matched with an employer
- March 10 - June 21, 2024: Students will be required to complete additional employer paperwork
- Phase 6: Work Readiness Bootcamp and Internship Work Experience
- June 24 –June 28, 2024: Mandatory work readiness bootcamp for selected students
- July 8 – August 16, 2024: The 6-week internship with the employer takes place. Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of work over this period
- August 16, 2024: Program Celebration
ONLINE APPLICATION:
Application period is open from November 1, 2023 until January 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible. Late applications or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
You may start and save your application online. To save your application and return to complete it later, you will need to create a log-in account. We strongly encourage you to write down your log-in account information and save your work along the way.
Paper applications will NOT be accepted. If you need help filling out the application or access to a computer, please contact SkillsRI or your school career coordinator, school guidance counselor, or school principal.
If you have any trouble saving or submitting your application, please contact SkillsRI at (401) 680 - 5960 or prepareri@skillsforri.com. Applications will only be accepted online here.
2024 PrepareRI High School Internship Program
To apply to this opportunity, select the "Check Eligibility" button.
Thank you for your interest in the PrepareRI High School Internship Program. Please read through the application before applying to make sure you are eligible and can commit to the expectations of the PrepareRI High School Internship Program.
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is a program of Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (SkillsRI) and is funded by the Governor's Workforce Board and Bank of America.
For questions about this application process, please call SkillsRI at 401-680-5960 and ask for a PrepareRI Recruiter.
SkillsRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and program provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY via RI Relay 711. Language access services in your preferred language can be provided at no cost to you. Call (401) 680-5960 for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in this document.
En Español :
SkillsRI opera el programa de pasantías de preparatoria PrepareRI el cual es generosamente financiado por el Junta de Fuerza Laboral del Gobernador y Banco de America.
Si tiene preguntas sobre este proceso de solicitud, llame a SkillsRI al 401-680-5960 y pregunte por un reclutador de PrepareRI
SkillsRI es un empleador y proveedor de programas que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Las ayudas y los servicios auxiliares están disponibles a pedido de las personas con discapacidades. TTY a través de RI Relay 711. Los servicios de acceso lingüístico en su idioma de preferencia se pueden proporcionar sin costo alguno. Llame al (401) 680-5960 para asistencia en la traducción y comprensión de la información en este documento.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is a rigorous 7-week work-based learning experience where current Rhode Island public high school juniors, including public charter schools and home school students with identified local LEA, are placed in a paid summer internship during the summer of 2024. We are looking for high school students who are highly motivated to learn and want to explore the world of work. Students selected into the program will make $15.00/hour, and can earn up to $4,200 for the summer.
For the 2024 PrepareRI High School Internship Program, SkillsRI is planning for a placed-based internship where interns will be placed with one of SkillsRI’s 180 employer partnerships. An internship may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid based on the employer work model.
To ensure the safety of all students and employer partners, SkillsRI will follow the COVID-19 vaccination requirements of its employer partners. If an employer partner has mandated vaccination requirements, interns interested in said employer will need to be fully vaccinated.
The PrepareRI High School Internship Program is designed for all student learners regardless of ability, learning style, or career interest. To support students with their application, SkillsRI has coaching services available, please click here to schedule a coaching session.
If you want to learn more about the program before you apply, we are here to answer questions. Please call SkillsRI at 401-680-5960 and ask for a PrepareRI Recruiter.
INTERNSHIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Attend a Rhode Island public high school, public charter high school, or home school with an identified local LEA
- Current junior in high school (2023/2024 school year)
- Parental/Guardian consent to participate
- Rhode Island resident
- Minimum of 16 years of age by March 30, 2024
- Complete the online PrepareRI High School Internship Application
- Complete interview with SkillsRI and with the employer(s)
- Attend a 40-hour paid work-readiness bootcamp scheduled for June 24 – June 28, 2024, from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
- Complete a minimum of 150 hours of work over a 6-week period between July 8 - August 16, 2024
- Have a flexible schedule for work during the summer of 2024
- Eligible to work in the United States
APPLICATION & PROGRAM TIMELINE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
- Phase 1: Application & Support Services
- November 1, 2023: Application period opens and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Get your application in early.
- November 1, 2023 – May 16, 2024: Student coaching is available to assist with all phases of the application process, including completing the application, resume writing, interview preparation, and support with student accommodations. Students must schedule coaching sessions in advance.
- January 12, 2024: Application deadline. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Incomplete or late applications will NOT BE CONSIDERED
- January 19, 2024: Students will be notified if they advance to the initial SkillsRI interviews (Phase 2)
- Phase 2: Initial SkillsRI Interviews
- January 23 – Feb. 22, 2024: Students will interview with SkillsRI to determine if they will advance to Orientation (Phase 3)
- February 27, 2024: Deadline for resume submissions. Click here to access a free resume building resource.
- Phase 3: Orientation
- February 27 – March 21, 2024: Mandatory student-parent/guardian orientation sessions. Notices with dates will be sent to all eligible applicants
- February 29 - March 27, 2024: Students will be notified if they advance to Employer Matching & Final Selection (Phase 4).
- Any student who advances to the Employer Matching & Final Selection phase has officially been accepted to the PrepareRI Internship Program
- Phase 4: Employer Matching & Final Selection
- March 4 – May 24, 2024: Students will be matched and interviewed with prospective employers for their internship
- May 31, 2024: Students will be notified of their final internship placement with an employer
- Phase 5: Student Program Onboarding
- March 10 - June 21, 2024: Students will be required to complete additional employer paperwork
- Onboarding paperwork will be done on a rolling basis once matched with an employer
- March 10 - June 21, 2024: Students will be required to complete additional employer paperwork
- Phase 6: Work Readiness Bootcamp and Internship Work Experience
- June 24 –June 28, 2024: Mandatory work readiness bootcamp for selected students
- July 8 – August 16, 2024: The 6-week internship with the employer takes place. Students must complete a minimum of 150 hours of work over this period
- August 16, 2024: Program Celebration
ONLINE APPLICATION:
Application period is open from November 1, 2023 until January 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis; therefore, we strongly encourage you to complete the application as soon as possible. Late applications or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
You may start and save your application online. To save your application and return to complete it later, you will need to create a log-in account. We strongly encourage you to write down your log-in account information and save your work along the way.
Paper applications will NOT be accepted. If you need help filling out the application or access to a computer, please contact SkillsRI or your school career coordinator, school guidance counselor, or school principal.
If you have any trouble saving or submitting your application, please contact SkillsRI at (401) 680 - 5960 or prepareri@skillsforri.com. Applications will only be accepted online here.