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"The most important thing I learned about myself in the program is how hard I can work and how much I can push myself." —Siena Student
Each year, Siena high school students undertake a two-week volunteer internship. With guidance from Siena teachers, students choose a new internship annually to explore career interests through direct experience. Students have chosen a broad range of internships, including art studios, theaters, veterinary clinics, architectural and law firms, schools, technology and web design vendors, soup kitchens, and other venues that appropriately support a student's interests and development. Each student completes a project related to their internship.
Addressing the National Career Development Guidelines, these two-week internships provide students with a work-based learning experience, requiring them to apply their personal skills and interests to a professional environment. There are three stages to the internship program: preparation, participation, and reflection. In addition to identifying internship opportunities based on personal skills and interests, students learn about professional expectations. These include the practical implications of time management, the importance of attire, and more.
I developed a lot of confidence in myself since I could actually do the tasks I was assigned by trying really hard and putting my mind to them. —Siena Graduate
Internship FAQs
Learn about Siena's internships processes from our Internship Coordinator and College Counselor, Marian Carpenter:
2025 Internship Sites
- 4 On the Floor Dog Training & Behavior Consulting
- 801 chophouse
- A Wider Circle
- Annandale Terrace Elementary School
- Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.
- ATCS
- Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
- Children's Innovative Therapy Group, LLC - Speech-Language Therapy Services
- DoodleHATCH Interactive Art Museum
- Fabriq
- GALA Hispanic Theatre
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Hunnybunny Boutique
- Intrusion Stoppers
- IPW Construction Group, LLC
- Jews United for Justice
- JT Picnic Tables
- Loudoun County Animal Services
- Lowell School
- Montgomery County Police Department 1st District
- National Council of Jewish Women
- Northgate Realty
- Olney Theatre Center
- Perfect Performance NOVA
- Samantha Friedman Interior Designs LLC
- Siemens Healthineers
- Silver Spring YMCA
- Studio Red Design
- Terrapin Bicycles
- The Monitor Group, LLC
- The Siena School - Marketing Department
- The Siena School - Technology Department
- Tikvat Israel Early Childhood Center
- United Healthcare