Internship Program

 Co-Curricular Activities

• Become a Sponsor
• Placements
• Sponsor and Student Applications
• Contact the Program Directors

The Dalton Internship Program is the result of a collaborative effort initiated several years ago by parents, administrators, and faculty members. It is a unique opportunity for motivated Dalton High School students to tap their intellectual curiosity and explore their passions, talents, and interests. Qualified High School students who have demonstrated academic strength and maturity can work either part-time after school or full-time during summer and school vacations.

The Community Connections Committee, a sub-committee of the Dalton Council, works to set up internship opportunities for students in science and several other fields, including architecture, art (museums and galleries), publishing, public relations/communications, fashion, media, theater, and foundation work.

What exactly do the students do?
Over the years, Dalton students have held internships in: politics, the arts, science and medicine, business, law, architecture, publishing, theater, and film production. They have teamed with The Public Health Research Institute to conduct research in molecular biology and genetics; catalogued local excavation finds at The Museum of Natural History; assisted curators at The Metropolitan Museum of Art; and worked as editorial assistants at major national magazines. By seeing how businesses work and offices are managed, they have gleaned real-life experience and forged relationships with mentors who provide invaluable guidance and insight into future career possibilities. Most importantly, during the course of their internships, the initiative, responsibility, and self-reflection demanded of the students enhance their sense of confidence, competence, and maturity.

How does the program work?
The Directors of the High School Internship Program continuously update and maintain a list of available internships and will help to find new internship opportunities by reaching out to our enthusiastic parent body. Prospective Dalton students are interviewed and carefully matched to the most appropriate program sponsors. These programs are regularly tracked and evaluated to ensure that both students and employers are satisfied.