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Host high school interns at your company

Most companies want to develop talent pipelines, engage employees, and create meaningful social impact. What if you could do that with one program? 

Prelude partners with leading companies and innovative high schools to launch Learn and Earn internship programs.

These experiences offer a unique win-win opportunity: they prepare young professionals to thrive in their future careers while boosting employee engagement and team pride today.

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Your partner for lasting impact

We know high school internships sound overwhelming, but they don’t have to be. Our turnkey program makes it simple to welcome students to your campus, build an early talent pipeline, empower your managers, and impact your community. 

01.

Engage your Employees

Prelude provides resources and training, ensuring employees have a great experience.

95% of intern supervisors say the Prelude experience makes them feel proud of their workplace.

02.

Invest in Next-Gen Talent

Build relationships with motivated young people who bring curiosity, creativity, and fresh perspectives to your workplace.

94% of Prelude interns say they gained confidence in setting college and career goals. 

03.

Develop Strong People Leaders

Intern managers scope work, give feedback, and become long-term mentors.

86% of intern supervisors leverage the experience for their own professional development.

04.

Create Community Impact

Open doors for local high school students from lower-income communities.

The typical Prelude intern earns $5,600 in wages as they take their first steps toward economic freedom.

05.

Advance CSR Priorities

Demonstrate your commitment to economic mobility, education, and college and career readiness.

Students who complete paid internships secure 36% more job offers and earn a $12K higher median starting salary than students with no internship experience.

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  • Campbell's
  • Subraru
  • NFI
  • Audible

  • “This experience has been incredibly rewarding. We have the chance to make a real impact in students’ early professional journey while developing our own leadership and communication skills.”

    Intern Manager

Design your program

  • Define Your Goals

    Tell us your business needs and social impact objectives so we can incorporate them into our program design.

  • Find Your High School

    We help you identify an ideal high school partner and co-design a plan for intern recruitment, scheduling that works with your operations, and academic credit. (If your company already works with a nearby high school, we can collaborate with them.) 

  • Identify Internship Opportunities

    Pick teams and departments that are excited to host high school interns. We’ll work with them to scope projects that fit the skills and interests of our students.

  • Selection and Onboarding

    When you’ve selected students for your program, Prelude provides intensive onboarding for students covering professional skills and workplace norms. Our school-based seminar course supports ongoing skill development, ensuring that students continue to grow throughout the internship.

  • Make an Impact

    Interns work 6–10 hours per week, onsite, for a full academic year. Prelude provides supervisor training, mentoring resources, and reporting tools, enabling quality outcomes for students, supervisors, and your organization.

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What to expect

Prelude interns show up on their first day ready to contribute.

They aren't a replacement for full-time employees, but they will be able to complete meaningful projects with measurable results. 

Most intern supervisors find that students can take on valuable work that would otherwise remain on the back burner, such as conducting strategic research, analyzing employee survey data, or building productivity tools.

Your job?
Assign work that contributes to your team’s success.