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Samantha
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What is the best way to find engineering internships as a Senior in High School, trying to learn more about it as a job?
I am currently a senior in high school who is looking for an internship for engineering. I was just curious what is the best way to get into one them.
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Taylor Clark
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I'm definitely not an Engineer, but a lot of my friends are in that field.
They started taking certification classes early on through Coursera/LinkedinLearning to gain foundational experience. Any type of coding training/bootcamps could be super helpful.
That gave them a good start when applying for unpaid/paid internships as a Jr SE.
Once you have those (if you don't already,) I'd speak to your counselor at school if they have any career fairs or opportunities upcoming. I live close to a Microsoft HQ and they do several outreach programs for high school students that are looking to get into tech.
There may also be non-profits in your area (Girls who Code,) that could have different opportunities for you to start.
If you're not, create a LinkedIn and start building your network and looking for opportunities.
I hope this is helpful, and best of luck on your journey!!
They started taking certification classes early on through Coursera/LinkedinLearning to gain foundational experience. Any type of coding training/bootcamps could be super helpful.
That gave them a good start when applying for unpaid/paid internships as a Jr SE.
Once you have those (if you don't already,) I'd speak to your counselor at school if they have any career fairs or opportunities upcoming. I live close to a Microsoft HQ and they do several outreach programs for high school students that are looking to get into tech.
There may also be non-profits in your area (Girls who Code,) that could have different opportunities for you to start.
If you're not, create a LinkedIn and start building your network and looking for opportunities.
I hope this is helpful, and best of luck on your journey!!
Steve J
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If you’re a senior in high school trying to break into engineering, the best approach is to start small, be proactive, and show genuine interest even if you don’t have formal experience yet. Most high-school internships come from local companies, college labs, STEM organizations, or startups willing to give beginners a chance. The easiest way in is to reach out directly—email professors, contact small engineering firms, and apply to community programs that support early STEM talent.
As you start interviewing, using an AI-Powered Interview Tool like LockedIn AI can really help you get comfortable with common engineering questions, basic problem-solving prompts, and communication skills. Since you’re early in your journey, practicing with an AI coach boosts confidence and helps you sound more prepared when talking to professionals. Focus on showing curiosity, willingness to learn, and basic familiarity with engineering concepts—and let tools like LockedIn AI help you present that in interviews.
As you start interviewing, using an AI-Powered Interview Tool like LockedIn AI can really help you get comfortable with common engineering questions, basic problem-solving prompts, and communication skills. Since you’re early in your journey, practicing with an AI coach boosts confidence and helps you sound more prepared when talking to professionals. Focus on showing curiosity, willingness to learn, and basic familiarity with engineering concepts—and let tools like LockedIn AI help you present that in interviews.