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      Click the link to apply: S.T.A.R. Internship Application.  

      The application window is now open for 2024 - 2025 rising juniors and seniors of Suffolk Public Schools to participate in The S.T.A.R. (Start Today and Rise) summer student internship program.

      What is S.T.A.R?: The Suffolk Public Schools S.T.A.R program is an opportunity for rising junior and senior students to participate in a paid, high-quality, work-based learning experience working within several of the school division departments. Students benefit greatly from high-quality work-based learning experiences as they allow them to seamlessly translate the workplace readiness skills acquired in the classroom into real-world applications. These experiences serve as a bridge, enabling students to demonstrate their capabilities, adaptability, and professionalism in authentic work settings, ultimately preparing them for successful careers.

      Internship start dates are anticipated to begin on June 24, 2024 and will end on August 16, 2024.  The starting pay is $15.41 per hour. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from their assigned worksites.

      Participating departments:
      Communications and Community Engagement
      Facilities & Planning
      Food & Nutrition Services
      Finance
      Human Resources
      Technology
      Transportation
      Print Shop 

      For questions, please contact our Suffolk Public Schools Work-Based Learning Specialist, Alexandria Sylve Parker at alexandriasylveparker@spsk12.net.