The College and Workforce Readiness (CWRS) Intern is a currently enrolled college student who gains hands-on experience while supporting success coaching and college and workforce readiness planning for 11th and 12th grade students as they explore post-secondary education, vocational training, military pathways, and workforce opportunities. Working under the close guidance and supervision of College and Workforce Readiness staff, the Intern assists with in-school and out-of-school student engagement, college and career planning, and program activities.

The Intern works alongside OYC Miami staff, school personnel, families, and Peer Leaders to support college and workforce readiness services.

This part-time internship is designed for a currently enrolled college student seeking practical experience in education, youth development, college access, or related fields. The schedule is 20 hours per week, primarily supporting school-day programming, with occasional after-school or special events as scheduled and approved.

  College and Workforce Readiness Coaching & Advising

• Assist program staff with in-school and out-of-school college and workforce readiness coaching activities for 11th and 12th grade students.
• Support staff in gathering student needs information and updating individualized post-secondary readiness plans.
• Assist with supervised one-on-one and small-group activities related to career exploration, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and post-secondary planning. 
• Help students navigate college, FAFSA, scholarship, vocational program, and other post-secondary applications, referring complex questions to supervising staff.
• Share information about dual enrollment, Cambridge Programs, internships, apprenticeships, and training or certificate opportunities.
•  Help connect students with tutoring, ACT/SAT/CLT preparation information, and other academic resources through OYC staff.
• Assist with tracking student participation, academic milestones, attendance, and college and workforce readiness progress in approved systems.
• Support the preparation and delivery of monthly grade-level workshops aligned with OYC’s college and workforce readiness curriculum.
• Assist staff, school partners, and Peer Leaders with logistics and outreach for College Fairs, Career Fairs, and other exposure activities.
• Help organize and support college visits, vocational tours, workforce exposure events, and career exploration experiences.
• Support resume-building, mock interview, professionalism, and career exploration activities under staff guidance.

Family Engagement & Student Support

• i. Help identify student or family needs and refer them to OYC staff for connection with the Family Resource Center and community resources.
• ii. Work with Peer Leaders and program staff to encourage student participation and completion of readiness milestones.
• iii. Provide positive mentorship and encouragement to students within established program boundaries; refer individual case management and sensitive concerns to designated staff.

Documentation, Collaboration & Program Coordination

• Enter and update student engagement records, advising notes, workshop attendance, and college/workforce readiness milestones accurately and confidentially in OYC-designated systems.
• Coordinate with school counselors, teachers, administrators, OYC staff, and partners as directed by the supervising staff member.
• Attend relevant team meetings, trainings, supervision check-ins, and learning opportunities.
• Support OYC’s coaching and peer leadership model through assigned projects, student engagement activities, and program improvement tasks.
• Assist staff in maintaining outreach lists and coordinating communications with colleges, vocational institutions, workforce partners, and community organizations.