Cross the Bridge to Your Future with Eastern Shore Bridge: A Paid Internship for high school seniors on the Eastern Shore
Bridge is your window to hands-on career experience. Designed for high school students like you, this paid internship program ($15/hour) connects you with real-world job opportunities in high-demand industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and business. Whether you’re exploring career options or ready to dive into a specific field, Bridge gives you the skills, connections, and confidence to navigate your future.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
During your internship, you’ll gain valuable technical and workplace skills that can open doors to future opportunities.
Hands-On Technical Training
Welding
Master essential skills used in the shipbuilding and manufacturing industries.
Structural Fitting
Learn how to assemble and position metal structures.
Technology & Business
Gain experience in IT, finance, and office administration.
Healthcare & Medical Support
Work alongside healthcare professionals in various settings.
Small Business
Entrepreneurship basics, marketing, sales, customer relations, business operations
Workplace & Career Skills
Workplace Readiness
Professionalism, time management, teamwork, and problem-solving.
Resume & Interview Prep
Learn how to market yourself to future employers.
Goal Setting & Career Planning
Discover different career paths and how to get there.
Who Can Apply?
High school seniors enrolled at Fairhope, Spanish Fort, or Daphne High School
Eligible for co-op through your school
Eager to gain career experience and develop new skills
Able to commit to a yearlong internship (10-15 hours per week)
Willing to attend pre-internship training workshops
Which Businesses Are Participating?
Bridge partners with leading companies and organizations across multiple industries, including:
Shipbuilding & Maritime
AIDT Maritime Training Center
Healthcare
Local hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers
Manufacturing & Engineering
Automotive, and industrial companies
Technology & Business
IT firms, finance, and administrative offices
Small Business
Entrepreneurship basics, marketing, sales, customer relations, business operations
HOW TO APPLY
Complete an Online Application
Submit your application before the deadline.
Attend a Pre-Internship Workshop
Learn workplace skills, resume building, and goal setting.
Get Matched with an Employer
We’ll connect you with a business based on your interests and skills.
Begin Your Internship!
Gain experience, earn money, and grow your career potential.