Internship Opportunities

for Arts Academy Students

In addition to the Arts Academy curriculum, students participate in events and activities that help them prepare for the future. We are fortunate that our students have the opportunity to participate in an internship as this is something typically reserved for college students. Participation in an internship allows students to explore a potential career path prior to committing to a specific college major. Internship students develop a strong work ethic, leadership skills, self-confidence, and communication skills as they work with a mentor in their chosen field. We are excited to offer several internship options for Arts Academy students.    

Career Exploration Internship Program (CEIP)

• One semester course, typically taken 9th period in the Fall semester of senior year
• Students attend class for five weeks, then receive early dismissal to go to the internship site
• Internships may be in any career field, students and teachers work together to secure internship placements
• Location, schedule, dress code, etc. determined by the student’s internship mentor
• 54 hours of job shadowing/work experience required to earn course credit
• Students must provide their transportation to the internship site
• Option to earn college credit for UNC 100 (Mastering the Academic Environment) at Buffalo State University through the College Access Program

Education Internship/Mentor to Special Education Classes

• Students serve as mentors/teaching assistants during the Intro to Music, Intro to Art, Intro to Business, or Intro to Tech classes
• Class meets during 3rd period at LHS, except Art meets 9th period
• Schedule is flexible (one semester, full year, odd/even days)
• Student mentors learn to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and with many different abilities

Art Gallery Internship

• Students create ideas for Gallery exhibits, collect artwork, frame and mat artwork, set up the exhibit, and publicize the exhibit
• Class will likely meet during 7th period at LHS
• Schedule is flexible (one semester, full year, odd/even days)
• Artistic ability is not required for this internship

Education Internship/Teaching Assistants

• Students serve as mentors/teaching assistants to classes/ensembles of 9th graders
• Class meets at a specific time at LHS; for example, a String Orchestra teaching assistant would attend class during 6th period while students are rehearsing
• Schedule is flexible with teacher permission (one semester, full year, odd/even days)
• Serve as a role model for the younger students and as an assistant to the teacher
• End-of-Year Reflection Form