Each summer, qualifying rising seniors participate in our Work Internship Program, and earn can up to $300 per month. Students work in various departments on campus, as well as off campus at local businesses. The program is designed to expose students to a possible career choices, and help them to achieve the skills, motivation and determination necessary to obtain a college degree. It also helps them to develop an understanding of the attitudes and ethics that are necessary to achieve success in a professional career.
To be selected for the program, a student must be a current Upward Bound participant who has completed the 11th grade, has at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and has exemplary citizenship at their schools, as well as Upward Bound.