• 4-week immersion with a professional organization 

• Mentored by a professional with training, skills, and experience in the industry

• May 12th - June 10th, 2025 (IPoL is the June 10th)

• 30 - 40 hrs per week

• Focused around a project(s) that benefits organization and intern 

• Culminates with a professional presentation of learning at the Internship site (IPOL) on June 10th

• Attire: Interns should dress appropriately for their Internship site. Working in a law office, doing field research on Scripps Pier, and collaborating with a physical therapist all require different uniforms. 

• Insurance: Interns are covered by HTH liability insurance while on-site or participating in any activity related to their internship.

• Pay: Internships are unpaid. Interns may be paid after internship hours, after school, or in the summer at mentor's discretion. Donations are accepted to the program for transportation and other expenses.

• Transportation: Interns and their families are responsible for finding transportation to internship.

• Lunch: While interns and their families are welcome to take care of their lunches during Internship, HTH will make a healthy, free lunch available daily from our cafeteria. Students must coordinate with staff to create a personalized system. 

Securing an Internship 

• Internship Interest Google Form (December)

• PrinciplesYOU Assessment (December)

• Internship Industry Research (December)

• SCOIR Brag Sheet (December)

• Resume (December)

• Internship Outreach (December)

• Interview Day Research (January)

• Interview Day and Reflection (February)

Before Internship Begins (March-May)

• Internship Project Plan 

• General Plan for Internship

• Anti-Harassment Training

• Setup Internship Blog

• Signed Digital Internship Handbook (via DocHub)

• Internship Field Day Reflection

**Due dates vary by student, but all must be completed by Friday, May 9th**

During Internship (May-June)

• Daily Reflections

• Weekly Blogs

• Internship Project

• Internship Presentation of Learning (IPOL)

After Internship (June)

• Internship Reflection

• Internship-Focused College Essay

Tip 1: Always be doing something

The most important thing you can do as an intern is show that you're eager to contribute. Since your mentor is already a busy professional, it's really helpful to let them know up front what you already know how to do and ask for advice about what skills you should work on and what resources they know about that might help you do so. Regardless, if you show the initiative to learn new skills that will help your mentor and/or add value to the project(s) they're working on, they'll notice and feel confident offering you more responsibility. 

Tip 2: Don’t go to a meeting without a notebook

Get a notebook and bring your notebook and a pen to every meeting, even if it’s just an informal check-in with your mentor.

• You will never regret taking notes in a meeting. You will only regret not taking notes, when you forget what it was you promised to do!

• If you’re working somewhere where carrying a notebook is inconvenient (for example working outside) get one that will fit in your pocket.

Tip 3: Get to know all your colleagues EARLY

In the first couple days, learn your colleague’s names, what they are responsible for, and how you might be able to help them. Remember as many personal details as you can and follow up (EX: On a Friday, a colleague shares that they're going to a movie over the weekend. Make sure to ask them how it was when you see them on Monday!)

Tip 4: Show up on time (or early) for everything

When you keep people waiting, you are indicating that you think your time is more important than theirs. This is not a good look.

Tip 5: Use your resources FIRST, but if you're still not sure, ask!

If you've been thoughtful about note-taking and have utilized any resources you might have that would help you find the answer to a question, but you still aren't sure how to handle something, you should ask your mentor or a colleague! Making assumptions can lead to really unfortunate miscommunications. It's better to be clear ahead of time about what you're doing, where you're going, when to be there, what to wear, etc.

(EX: My schedule and location changed from day-to-day because I worked with a contractor for a construction company and we went to many different job sites. One day I was pretty sure I was supposed to be at our site in Point Loma, but I wasn't sure. I didn't want to bother my mentor with the question, so I just assumed it would be the same the next day as it had been that day. Unfortunately, I showed up the next morning at what I guessed was the right time, and no one was there. I ended up having to call my mentor, explain the mixup, and drive all the way across town. After that, I always made sure to ask.)