Holy Name High School Announces Start of New Internship Program

Wednesday, October 21, 2015

GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team

Holy Name Central Catholic High School has announced the start of their new high school internship program. The program all be available to Holy Name's junior class and will cover a range of career opportunities.

"The program provides a dynamic opportunity for qualified students to work with talented professionals learning about a wide variety of careers in a hands-on, real world environment. In addition to gaining valuable experience, the program also helps students determine the direction of their college choice and major and is a great addition to their overall resume,” said Scott Anderson, Director of Development at Holy Name.

Career paths include Health Services, Law, Journalism, Business, Education, Social Services, Political Science, Athletic Training, Criminal Justice, Medical Consulting among others.

The Holy Name internship opportunity comes as part of their success and Beyond Program, which focuses on college and career readiness. This program offers SAT prep as part of the curriculum.

For more information, visit the Holy Name Open House on Sunday, November 1 from 12-2 p.m.

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