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Students describe internships, job shadows and leadership outcomes from district Experiences/Entrepreneurship program
Summary
High school students and program staff described the Experiences/Entrepreneurship program's expansion, named employer partners (Deloitte, Procter & Gamble, MSA Design, Gorilla Glue, Blue Ocean Solids, DMG), and said participation has reached a record high in the high school (reported as 170 students). Students shared how internships and site visits led to real-world skills and further opportunities.
Students in the Indian Hill Experiences/Entrepreneurship program told the board that internships, job shadows and career connections are shaping their postsecondary plans and professional skills. The department's presentation included student testimony, program metrics and plans for summer internships.
Charlotte Picton, a junior and program participant, described direct employer engagement and the networking that followed: "Through this program, I have had the chance to job shadow at internationally recognized companies like Deloitte, Procter and Gamble, PL Marketing, Gorilla Glue, and more," she said, describing a job shadow that led to a weeklong internship and subsequent opportunities with a marketing internship through the Indian Hill Foundation.
Caroline Ranala, a senior and member of the student advisory board, said the program helped her secure internships and cohort experiences focused on leadership and mental-health outreach. Staff reported the program this year has grown to its largest size yet, with Mrs. Richardson saying the high school had "170 students, at the high school actively enrolled in the program finished onboarding."
Program leaders outlined a three-phase strategic plan to expand experiential learning, career-pathway development, leadership and entrepreneurship offerings across K–12. They also previewed upcoming global week and recruitment for summer internships; students said district partnerships and local employer engagement have been essential to creating those opportunities.
Board members and administrators praised student poise and encouraged broadening participation at middle- and elementary-school levels so younger students can begin career exploration earlier.
