Techno Science Supersite: Internships

Internships

Saturday Academy's Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering

Learn first-hand about science or engineering as a career. Students assist scientists and engineers in a variety of fields for eight weeks during the summer. Students are able to help with real-world projects while being an integral member of a professional team. The benefits are many: you gain valuable pre-professional experience, you get to test out a particular career first-hand and see if it's what you want to pursue, and you have the satisfaction and confidence from having completed one or more projects or contributed meaningful work to a larger, on-going project.

Ages: 9th - 11th Grades
Contact: Email ASE@pdx.edu (503)-725-2334 or Molly Schmitz (503) 725-2340

The Business Education Compact

Get a flavor for working in the real world, make some great connections, have something to put on your resume, and get paid for doing it. There are many positions out there, such as web design, administrative assistance, network support, marketing, community relations, hardware maintenance, software development, and more.

Ages: 15 - 18+
Contact: Email hr@becpdx.org or call: 503-646-0242 x29

High Desert Teens

Become a part of an exciting team where you can share your love of wildlife, history and the natural world. The High Desert Teens program is a summer program that provides teens with an opportunity to gain valuable social, work, and leadership skills, while serving the community and supporting the mission of the High Desert Museum.

Ages: Grades 7-12
Contact: Email Gwen or call 541-382-4754 x320

NASA's INSPIRE

NASA invites you to join an online community of like-minded students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Activities include participation in video teleconferences with NASA scientists, design competitions, and learning modules. The online community allows students to interact with other students with similar interests, to ask questions and to share knowledge. Once connected, you'll get a chance to compete for a unique summer experience with NASA.

Ages: Grades 9-12
Contact: Email Mr. Steve Chance or call 321-867-4194

Metro Regional Parks & Greenspaces Volunteer Program

Would you like to lead nature tours? maintain and improve regional parks? Metro will give you the training and the opportunity of a lifetime.

Ages: Mature High School Students and Beyond
Contact: Fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and Submit it, email metroparks@metro-region.org, or call (503) 797-1850.

Zoo Teens

If you aren't sure what to do next summer, and you want to help make a difference while gaining valuable work experience and expand your resume, you need to become a ZooTeen volunteer. With the ZooTeen Program, you can get behind the scenes at the Zoo, gain great work experience, develop your leadership skills, and help with the care and feeding of the animals. Applications are accepted between January and March.

Ages: Students entering 9th - 12th Grade
Contact: Email ZooTeen@oregonzoo.org, or call the ZooTeen office at 503-220-2449

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