ACS SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Position Summary
The ACS Summer Internship Program is a six-week experiential learning opportunity designed to introduce high school students to the professional business environment. Interns receive coaching, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to how organizations operate while contributing to ACS's mission of expanding and evolving apprenticeship opportunities across the United States.
Program Objectives
- Develop workplace professionalism, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Learn how business departments work together to achieve organizational goals.
- Gain exposure to workforce development, apprenticeship programs, and business strategy.
- Build confidence through meaningful projects, coaching, and mentorship.
Internship Experience: Essential Job Functions
- Rotate through multiple ACS departments and business functions.
- Observe and participate in project management, payroll support, compliance verification, operations, workforce development, and administrative functions.
- Complete projects and assignments that support ACS initiatives and business priorities.
- Learn how ACS increases participation in registered apprenticeship programs nationwide.
- Attend professional development and career-readiness coaching sessions.
- Collaborate with ACS team members while gaining practical workplace experience.
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Familiarity with office software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent
- May require excellent technical knowledge of network, PC Hardware, and software
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent public speaking skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in performing tasks
- Ability to work well within a diverse population as well as autonomously
- Ability to contribute positively to team dynamics and outcomes
- Ability to handle sensitive information
- Ability to exhibit professionalism in conduct, integrity, punctuality, and adherence to workplace expectations and policies
Program Details
Duration: 6 Weeks (Paid Internship, salary range: $15-20/hour)
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours), Flexible based on program needs and student availability
Location: ACS Office and/or approved worksite locations