Futuro Verde is excited to launch an internship program for high school students and we are inviting local business owners and employers to offer placement opportunities. The intention is that students from 9th, 10th, and 11th grades, with parent/guardian permission, will embark on this valuable learning experience towards the end of the school year for the period of up to a week.
What is an internship? An internship is “hands-on” experience in the workplace where both the intern and business have objectives that they want to achieve. For the student, it is an opportunity to apply classroom learning in the real world.
What are the benefits of an internship program? Futuro Verde believes we increase our knowledge and develop our skills through new experiences and learning by doing. An internship or work placement does just that.
Benefits for the student:
- Discover new career ideas and opportunities
- Hands-on training
- Apply your academic learning in the real world
- Mentoring from local business leaders
- Experience looks good on your resume!
Benefits for the business:
- An extra pair of hands to get a project done
- Interns can bring new ideas and perspective
- Find future employees
- Support students as they start to consider further education and careers
- Give back to the community
What sorts of businesses can take part in the program? Any and all types! Farming, garden centers, retail, hotels, restaurants, medicine, automotive mechanics, wellness, construction, education, real estate, surf businesses, spa’s, yoga, law, not-for-profit, entrepreneurship … so many great and diverse opportunities all around us.
How can a business get involved? If you would be willing to offer a Futuro Verde student this wonderful opportunity, or would just like to find out more, please contact Stuart Millar at stuart@futuro-verde.org or Angie Briceño at angie@futuro-verde.org
What sorts of businesses can take part in the program? Any and all types! Farming, garden centers, retail, hotels, restaurants, medicine, automotive mechanics, wellness, construction, education, real estate, surf businesses, spa’s, yoga, law, not-for-profit, entrepreneurship … so many great and diverse opportunities all around us.
How can a business get involved? If you would be willing to offer a Futuro Verde student this wonderful opportunity, or would just like to find out more, please contact Stuart Millar at stuart@futuro-verde.org or Angie Briceño at angie@futuro-verde.org
