DC High School Internship Program (HSIP)

The DC High School Internship Program (HSIP) is run by the DC Department of Employment Services and provides District high school students with work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership training and work opportunities during the school year. It targets District high school students in grades 9-12 and aims to help youth transition from high school into postsecondary education, advanced training, employment or military service. The 2026-2027 program runs from October 1, 2026 to May 28, 2027 and includes fall and spring semesters; applicants complete an in-person or virtual certification.

Work-readiness skills, project-based learning, life skills, leadership training and work opportunities during the school year.

District high school students in grades 9-12, ages 14-21.

Open the application for DC High School Internship Program (HSIP) via the program page.