Career Bridge

The DCPS Career Bridge Program will provide opportunities for students to jump-start their career in an industry of their interest while receiving one-on-one career coaching, career exploration, professional skill building, and a paid internship opportunity. Students can participate in paid internships during the school year in high-demand, high-wage fields and may have the opportunity to continue into the summer.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Opportunity Type

Internship

Timeline

School-year, January 16 - May 11*
*If continuing through the summer, will end in August

Grade Level

12th

Paid or Unpaid

Paid at $17/hour (+ opportunity to earn additional stipends)

Hours

8 hours per week

CTE Status

N/A (not required)

Setting

Hybrid (Jan-March), In-Person (March-May)

Resume Required

No

Interview Required

No

Transportation Available

No

Registration Period

October - November 17, 2023

Registration Link

Currently closed (check back in Fall 2024!)

DCPS Point of Contact

Lindsay Bryant, lindsay.bryant@k12.dc.gov

2023-24 Career Bridge Flyer

Open the flyer above for upcoming Career Bridge dates & next steps!

Career Bridge Eligibility

To be eligible for Career Bridge, students must:

  • Be a graduating DCPS high school senior
  • Be willing & able to participate after school from January-May (August if student continues through summer)
  • Ideally be eligible for early release (not required)
  • Complete and submit all required documents

Student Benefits

Career Bridge participants will…

  • Gain entry-level experience in high-wage high demand career industries
  • Have the opportunity to explore career interests and develop transferrable workplace skills
  • Earn $17/hour working 8 hours a week, with additional opportunities to earn up to $4,000!
  • Receive one-on-one coaching
  • Build their resume

Program Timeline

To participate in Career Bridge, students must:

  • Complete the student interest form (due November 17)
  • Follow the required opt-in steps & document submission (due December 22)
  • Participate in Professional Development Training Camp beginning January 16
  • Consistently work 8 hours per week throughout internship period (Jan-May)

Host Employers

Career Bridge host employer registration is currently closed. Please check back in Fall 2024 to register as a host employer for the 2024-25 Career Bridge internship cycle!

Past Career Bridge Host Employers:
Pepco
RCM of Washington
Destination DC