Saint Louis Public Schools

🌟 Learn & Earn Internship Program

Re-imagining Senior Year. Preparing for Real Life.

The Learn & Earn Internship Program gives qualified high school seniors the opportunity to gain real-world, paid internship experience with local businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and even Fortune 500 companies.Internships are matched based on each student’s interests and skills, creating a tailored experience that supports their future goals—whether that’s college, career, or both.

💡 Program Goals

Learn & Earn is more than a job—it’s a launchpad.

The program is designed to transform the traditional senior year by equipping students with:

• Career exposure
• Job readiness skills
• Financial literacy training
• Resume-building experience
• Hands-on mentorship and support

✅ Eligibility Requirements

• To participate, students must:
• Be a high school senior in good academic standing (minimum C average in all classes)
• Complete the online application by September 18, 2025
• Sign the official internship agreement
• Complete pre-internship training, including job readiness and financial literacy modules

🎯 Student Expectations

Interns will be expected to:

• Maintain academic progress at their home school
• Meet the professional standards of their host internship site
• Communicate regularly with their counselor, job coach, and site supervisor
• Support doesn’t stop after placement—students receive ongoing mentorship throughout the entire experience.

📞 Who to Contact

For information about the program for students and families, please contact the school counselor where the student will attend high school for the senior year. 

For information about the program for school leaders, community members, and businesses, please contact:                                                                                                    

 Aja McCoy, J.D.
Coordinator of Workforce Development
📧 aja.mccoy@slps.org
📞 (314) 327-2682