XIP News

Updated June 11, 2024

Student Spotlight

Person dressed up as a dancing clam in front of Ivar's Acres of Clam restaurant

Name-Iah from Chief Sealth International High School

Worksite-Ivar’s Acres of Clams

Three words that describe you-Hardworking, caring & dedicated

All-time favorite teacher/class-Mr Branson’s 8th grade US History

Dream job-CEO of my own company

Something on your bucket list-Own a corvette

Rewarding advice you’ve been given-Tough times never last, tough people do

Who are your role models-My Dad

Where do you see yourself in five years-Finishing my MBA

What’s your happy place-Home

Summer Internships

Paid & Volunteer Summer Internships for Students still open: Duwamish Valley Youth Corps, MoPOP, Seattle Police Explorers, Student Conservation Association, UW Botanical, You Grow Girl, Youth Maritime Collaborative, YWCA FEMME2STEM.

More info at: https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/cte/regional-internships/

Transition Tip of the Week

Students (ages 16+) returning to SPS in the Fall can often earn school credit from their Summer Jobs. It needs to be set up ahead of time. Email kemeyer@seattleschools.org for more info.

High school students ages 14 & 15 might volunteer, which can build their skills while knocking out their 60 Hours of Service Learning over the Summer.

Students graduating & going on to jobs, apprenticeships & colleges are able to request accommodations. Be sure to get copies of your 504 Plan, IEP and/or Evaluation from your high school case manager before you leave. Make an appointment with the Disability Support Office or 504 Coordinator at your post-secondary institution/company.

Internships for Spring & Summer 2024

Visit Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Career Quest Program page to see dozens of open community internships for students

Most of the internships are are paid & hosted by local businesses & non profits. Unpaid internships can be used toward a student’s 60-hour, Service Learning graduation requirement. Currently there are over 40 internships open to SPS students & graduates ages 14-24 in a wide range of locations. Check it out!

For more help, contact your high school’s Exploratory Internship Program (XIP) teacher, Career Connected Learning Coordinator (CCLC), or Katherine Meyer at kemeyer@seattleschools.org