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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:
2024 Internship Sites
- American University
- AMT Engineering
- Argyle Country Club
- Beall Elementary School
- Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge
- Capitol Hill Day School
- Cherry Blossom Properties
- Croydon Creek Nature Center
- DC Court of Appeals
- Dreamlife Media Group
- Fabriq
- Fitness for Health
- Forest Knolls Elementary School
- Forrence Orchards
- Franconia Rec Center
- Hickok Cole
- Holy Cross Hospital
- Intrusion Stoppers
- John Eaton Elementary School
- Kensington Forest Glen Children's Center
- Lighthouse Pool Management
- Loudoun County Circuit Court
- ManneqART
- Maryland House of Delegates, Joe Vogel's Office
- Maryland Public Television
- Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service
- Montgomery County Police Department
- MSI
- Negola's Animal Care
- North South Construction Services
- Periwinkle Cake Design
- Pyramid Atlantic Art Center
- Rolling Terrace Elementary School
- Tailed Treasures
- The Auburn School
- The Chubby Biscuit
- The Siena School
- Studio Theater
- TikVat Israel Early Child Care Center
- Yong Studios