Teens Get Real-World Experience Through Internships, The Richmond Times Dispatch , May 26, 2000. It was my first night in Los Angeles. . . . Many programs and companies offer internships for teens to explore and observe careers. My greatest passion is to see more corporations offer students these opportunities, because I think we build our future now.
Internships also are about personal growth.
The key to obtaining an internship is to search for one early. Search the Internet, go to the library, ask your guidance counselor, check with your career center, or ask companies, experts said. Some intern positions are paid. Others are unpaid or volunteer spots. To apply, you may have to submit a resume and cover letter, fill out an application and be interviewed over the phone or in person.