Wills Point High School Internship Program

The Wills Point High School Internship Program is designed to expose students to real-world work experiences while helping them develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions about their post-secondary education and career goals. The program is available to eligible students through seasonal job and internship opportunities offered throughout the Wills Point community and surrounding areas.

Program Objectives

The Internship Program is designed to:

• Assist students in making informed career choices — Students explore today’s job market, set personal goals, and develop an individual career portfolio.
• Develop essential workplace skills — Students learn about workplace safety, ethics, communication, professionalism, and other fundamental workplace practices.
• Support professional development — Students develop skills in building professional relationships, leadership, problem-solving, critical thinking, technology applications, and time management.

What Is an Internship?

Internships provide students with a glimpse into the real working world and an opportunity to experience what it is like to work in a professional environment. Internships allow students to gain hands-on experience, explore different career fields, and determine which types of work best align with their interests, skills, and goals.

Internships are designed to provide meaningful learning experiences where students can apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in the classroom. Wills Point High School strives to ensure that each student gains valuable workplace experience that can strengthen their résumé and help them become a competitive candidate for future employment opportunities.

Why Participate in an Internship?

Students have the opportunity to experience real-world work environments across a variety of industries, including agriculture, hospitality, healthcare, business management, media, education, engineering, architecture, and more.

Benefits of the Internship Program

• Real-world skills for real-world success
• Industry-recognized certifications
• Networking opportunities
• A competitive advantage in a global workforce
• Career and professional skill development

Internship Program Eligibility

Students are encouraged to meet the following criteria before entering the Internship Program:

1. Be a junior or senior.
2. Maintain a passing grade-point average.
3. Complete at least two courses within a specific CTE pathway, with at least one course being an advanced-level course.
4. Have reliable transportation to and from the internship location.

How to Apply

To enroll in the Wills Point High School Internship Program, students must complete the Internship Program enrollment form. Contact the WPISD CTE Director, Dr. Jennifer Atkinson at jennifer.atkinson@wpisd.com.