OPT-IN 2025 Application

OPT-IN Internship Application

Thank you for your interest in the OPT-IN Internship Program! 🎉 OPT-IN is an 8-week paid exploratory internship designed to help recent high school graduates gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills, and explore potential career pathways while earning a paycheck.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 15th

This form serves as both your program application and RSVP for our OPT-IN Kick-Off event.

📅 Date: Thursday, March 19th
📍 Location: R.L. Patton High School
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Dinner will be provided

Why attend?
This mandatory event is your first step into the program and will be the ONLY opportunity to meet participating employers and complete your interest ranking sheet. Your ranking sheet is very important and will determine your placement for the Summer.

We can’t wait to see you there!
Please let us know how many guests will be attending the kick-off with you! Each student is allowed to bring a maximum of 2 guests. Please select the number of guests you will bring. *
Student Information

Please fill out your contact info so we can stay in touch!
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Personal Email*
Not your school email
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Birth Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Current age: *
School Student is Attending/Recently Graduated From *
Parent/Guardian Information

Please provide the contact information for a trusted adult.
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent or Guardian Email*
example@example.com
Getting to Know You

Tell us about your interests! The information you provide will help us pair you with an employer for the Summer.
Out of the following choices, please select your top 3 CAREER PATHWAYS:*

Agriculture (ex. Animal Sciences, landscaping, horticulture)Business, Finance, and Marketing (ex. General Management, Banking, Social Media Manager)IT and Technology (ex. Computer sciences, IT department, Software Development, Mechatronics)Family and Consumer Science (ex. Apparel and Textile Production, Food and Nutrition, Early Childhood Education)Health Science (ex. Nursing, X-ray technician, Sonogram, CNA)Trade and Industrial Education (ex. Construction, masonry, automotive technician, electrician, line worker)
Out of the following choices, please select your top 5 INTERESTS:*

Making ThingsHelp PeopleTechnologyWork with your handsFix ThingsSewing/CraftingBuildingWoodworkingCooking/BakingHealthcareDesign/ArtMeeting new people
Out of the following choices, please select 3 SKILLS OR ABILITIES that you identify with:*

CreativeEffective CommunicationLeadershipTeamworkCritical thinkingProblem-solvingAdaptableOrganizedWork EthicAttention to DetailResponsibleSelf-Motivated
In 100 words or more, please tell us about your biggest accomplishment so far during high school.*
100 words or more are required in order to submit application
In 100 words or more, please tell us what you hope to gain from this internship experience.*
100 words or more are required in order to submit application
Please select all that apply. As the applicant, I:*

have the required documents to fill out a job application (Social Security Number, valid ID/Driver’s license or I am able to obtain these documents as needed)have reliable Transportation (I have this or will be able to obtain)agree to attend paid professional development classes with Work in Burkeagree to attend the kickoff event. This event is mandatory and will be my only chance to get paired with an employer for the Summeragree to follow the rules of the workplaceam able to pass a drug test if needed for employmentwill complete an interview with my prospective employer
How did you hear about this opportunity?*

InstagramFacebookInvitation LetterCareer Development CoordinatorSchool CounselorParent/GuardianCommunity FlyerFlyer at schoolTeacher
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OPT-IN Internship Application

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Getting to Know You