Ask HN: Are there any summer internship opportunities for high schoolers? Anything in the Chicagoland area with a focus on tech? |
Ask HN: Are there any summer internship opportunities for high schoolers? Anything in the Chicagoland area with a focus on tech? |
1. Talk to your guidance counselor at school. Many schools have contacts within the community to help students find internships or entry-level career-based jobs.
2. Check non-profit organizations. While the opportunity may be volunteer-based, meaning you won't be paid, many offer real-world opportunities. For example, in the DC area you can search the Washington Post job site for volunteer jobs. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of positions for everything from office admins to web developers. I would bet the Chicago Tribune has similar listings.
3. Building on #3 you can also search for internships in the job postings, although not sure how many will show up.
4. Attend meetups in your area and network with other attendees. Talk to them about opportunities.
Good luck!