Interns
As an Intern, you will learn different leadership skills and get to know diverse speakers and Career Pathways Champions (CPCs) in various career fields. You will also gain a network of support to help you pursue your future career.
Leadership Courses
These courses introduces students to leadership skills. Over 10 sessions, students analyze and learn a skill through the lens of diverse professionals from our Speaker Series. Students work on a related case study and practice leadership, career exposure, and critical thinking.
Foundational Year
As an Intern of the FY program, you will learn meet different Career Pathways Champions (CPCs). You will gain a network of support to help you pursue your future career.
Individuals, age 13-23
Immigrants, first-generation Americans, or in need of a coach
1 day/week (45 min advisory/lunch/elective period)
November – June
Submit an application
Scholarships available
Exploratory Years Program
Invite-only program for Foundational Year graduates.
3-month internship rounds
30-60-minute sessions with a career professional of your choice
4-18 sessions per round
Flexible scheduling
“In the near future, I want to do marketing communication. Being a part of the SPEAKHIRE Foundational Year, I can achieve with my three different career professionals' who can provide me with the targeted career guidance for my future. I'm passionate about learning about the career field of communication and expand my network."
-Amizo
“I will do everything necessary to get a good career and getting the guidance from career professionals will help me understand what I need to do to achieve my goals. For me to be successful, it is important that I have the right opportunities to be good at college and career.”