Alignment Collaborative for Education

It's been over a week since Summer Internship Program Applications have opened!

From March 2-16, high school students will be applying for over 300 placements across a multitude of careers and industries.

Here's a snapshot of our time at Central High School where we met with students for resume review and interview skill development ahead of the application's launch.

In total, we've equipped over 1,900 students across all four school districts with in-person and virtual career skill workshops in preparation for the internship program and other summer employment opportunities.

We are cheering on our students as they complete the application process and excited to place outstanding interns throughout the region in June 2026!

330 students participated in our Career and Technical Trades Panels today at Elgin High School. Meeting with passionate working professionals though 5 industry-specific panel discussions, students heard from panelists’ work experiences and advice as they contemplated careers in trades.

Thank you to our panelists for sharing your valuable industry insight and encouragement to our students!