Regional Internships
SPS and Community Internships
Career Quest is a Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Internship program. Students can earn high school credit outside of their school day while exploring careers for their futures. These internships and jobs help students gain valuable experience to prepare them for future success. The Career Quest program connects students to credit-earning opportunities in two ways:
Do you have a job or internship or will have one soon? Great news! You can earn up to 1.0 CTE credits for work and internship experiences. To participate, students must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Have a job or internship
- Work at least 180 hours in one school year for 0.5 CTE credits or 360 hours for 1.0 credits. Hours do not count until you have completed all required paperwork
- Complete enrollment packet with your career connected learning coordinator (list below)
Alan T. Sugiyama High School
Bernie Lenoue, Teacher and Counselor
bdlenoue@seattleschools.org
Ballard High School
careerconnected@seattleschools.org
Bridges XIP Program
North Region: Siphia Mann, siung@seattleschools.org
South Region: Katherine Meyer, kemeyer@seattlschools.org
The Center School
Alfred Sidman, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
acsidman@seattleschools.org
Chief Sealth International High School
Linda Filley-Bentler, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
lfilleybent@seattleschools.org
Cleveland High School
Pamela Linxweiler, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
pplinxweiler@seattleschools.org
Franklin High School
Daniel Ruiz, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
dpruiz@seattleschools.org
Garfield High School
Geoff Bolan, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
gmbolan@seattleschools.org
Ingraham High School
Genet Simone, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
gesimone@seattleschools.org
Interagency
careerconnected@seattleschools.org
Lincoln High School
Wyn Pottinger-Levy, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
wypottingerlev@seattleschools.org
Middle College High School
Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinators:
Lura Ercolano, ltercolano@seattleschools.org
Rachel Reese, rrreese@seattleschools.org
Nathan Hale High School
Zarita Hester, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
zbhester@seattleschools.org
NOVA High School
Karina Luboff, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
kjluboff@seattleschools.org
Rainier Beach High School
NadjhChanel Patterson, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
ncpatterson@seattleschools.org
Roosevelt High School
Edward Rho, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
ewrho@seattleschools.org
Seattle World School
Rachel Evans, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
raevans@seattleschools.org
West Seattle High School
Brian Fitzgerald, Teacher and Worksite Learning Coordinator
bjfitzgerald@seattleschools.org
Summer Career Quest Internships provide students with career exploration and development opportunities. Student interns will work closely with their internship host to discuss solutions and ideas while developing problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, presentation and networking skills. Students participate in a wide range of workplace activities to gain skills and knowledge for specific occupations, while being supported by weekly career development class time with a Seattle Public Schools Career Quest teacher.
We are now accepting interest forms for organizations interested in hosting an intern for Summer 2026!
Internship Directory
Updated: August 3, 2026
Below is a list of community internships that may be of interest to Seattle Public Schools students (ages and requirements vary).
Have an internship to add? Email careerconnected@seattleschools.org!
The youth services team at Seattle Indian Health Board is excited to invite your youth to apply for our youth council for the 2026-2027 cohort year.
Our youth council is called Kiis Council. “Kiis” in Lushootseed means “Stand Up.” This is an opportunity for 10 American Indian/ Alaska Native youth who want to grow their leadership
skills while promoting the health and well-being of Native youth in the King County area. We do this through activities that foster identity, mentorship, life skills, community building, and leadership while grounding ourselves in culture and community.
We are looking for students who:
- Are entering 9th-12th grade in the 2026-2027 school year
- Identify as AI/AN
- Are able to attend 2 in-person meetings per month in Seattle
Youth will be compensated for their time. Meetings are usually held at SIHB’s International District location at 611 12th Ave S. This is a 12-month commitment running from September 2026-August 2027.
Joining Kiis Council is a great way to meet other Native youth in the area, volunteer to serve your community, and have opportunities to attend youth conferences and other local activities.
The application is linked here.
Applications are due August 28th, 2026.
FareStart’s six-week virtual training program helps high school students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in today’s workplace.
- Six-week virtual program for high school students focused on customer service, durable skills, and job readiness
- Learn communication, financial literacy, workplace skills, and basic food safety
- Join a supportive cohort with classes held Monday–Thursday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. during the school year
With new cohorts launching throughout the school year and summer, this program offers a flexible, rewarding pathway toward career success
Who: Urban Native Education Alliance was founded in 2008 to engage generations of Native youth through education, culture, and tradition. This internship 8-10 hours per week during spring semester. The internship will focus on career readiness, college preparation and business planning with tribal leaders and business owners.
When: Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30-8 p.m. (okay to attend one of two days)
Where: North Seattle College
To Apply: Send resume, letter of interest to Sarah Sense-Wilson uneachair@gmail.com. An agreement form as well as a one-page PDF form must be completed and will be sent out upon request.
Deadline: Rolling applications
Young adults seeking a career as a Seattle firefighter can apply to participate in our department’s cadet programs.
Applications are accepted year round. Applications received February 1-July 31 will be notified of selection decisions in August. Applications received August 1-January 31 will be notified of selection decisions in February.
Who:
To qualify for the program, you must:
- 16 to 22 year old students
- Be in good physical condition (must complete Cadet Program Physical Ability Test)
- Meet required attendance expectations
- Have a strong desire to be a Seattle Firefighter
When: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m
Where: Joint Training Facility (9401 Myers Way South)
Cost: Initial cost of $95.00 and $10.00 per month in membership dues. There are additional fees for special trips and events. Financial assistance is available
The Seattle Police Law Enforcement Exploring program aims to bridge the gap between youth and police by educating and involving them in police operations and to interest them in Law Enforcement.
Who: Exploring is for young people 14 to 21 years of age with a GPA of 2.5 or above
When: must attend 2 – 4 monthly meetings in succession, learning about history and procedures of Seattle Law Enforcement
Cost: Free
Deadline: N/A
Application: If you’re interested, please reach out to Officer Tre Smith, tre.smith@seattle.gov.
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers a series of seasonal jobs for high school aged students! Explore camp counselor positions, lifeguard positions, and more on their webpage!
When: Summer 2025 – exact dates vary by program
What: Be a Dance Buddy to a neurodiverse or disabled student in an adaptive movement camp. Volunteers will dance, move, ad play with students facilitated by a teacher. They will provide unique support to students to make sure that everyone is safe and engaged
When: Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the week. Typical shifts are listed below:
- Saturdays, 12:45-2:15 p.m.
- Saturdays, 2-3:30 p.m.
- Sundays, 2:45-4:15 p.m.
- Sundays, 3:45-5:15 p.m.
- Sundays, 4-5:30 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 4:15-5:45 p.m.
Where: All That Dance, 3012 NE Blakeley St, Seattle, WA 98105
What: Young Women Empowered offers programs in horticulture, writing, and art for teens ages 13-19 in the Greater Seattle area. All of our programs are free to attend and center young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth. We offer a wide range of topics to explore, but the core themes across all our programs are belonging, wellness, and thriving.
Who: For young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth ages 13-19. We also offer a summer internship and various community events.
When: Program times/days vary based on track
Where: Locations vary based on track
Looking for more? Check out the list below of internships, maintained by other organizations in the Puget Sound area:
Associated Recreation Council (ARC) Job List
Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Opportunities