Academic Year Internship Program · Miami-Dade County Public Schools
About the Program
Since 1958, providing exciting opportunities for high school juniors and seniors across Miami-Dade County Public Schools — connecting students with community professionals to launch real careers.
Resources & Toolkits
Download Your Toolkit
Student Toolkit
Everything you need to apply, prepare, and succeed in your internship placement.
Download ↓Internship Coordinator Toolkit
Resources for school-based internship coordinators to manage student placements.
Download ↓Internship Provider Toolkit
All you need to know about hosting a Miami-Dade student intern at your organization.
Download ↓See the Program in Action
Internship Experiences
M-DCPS at a Glance
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
3rd
Largest school district in the U.S.
334K
Students plus 50,000 adult learners
A-rated
Two consecutive years — 98% of schools rated A, B, or C
93.1%
Graduation rate (traditional public schools)
41K+
Employees district-wide
160
Countries represented in languages spoken by our students
U.S. News & World Report · 2021
Best High Schools in America
Miami-Dade County Public Schools led Florida with 92 traditional and magnet schools on the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools list — including four schools in the top 100 nationally and nine in Florida's top 20.
🇺🇸 Top 100 Nationally
- #5 School for Advanced Studies (all five campuses)
- #65 Design & Architecture Senior High School (DASH)
- #72 iPreparatory Academy (iPrep)
- #87 Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
🌴 Florida's Top 20
- #1 School for Advanced Studies
- #5 Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH)
- #6 iPreparatory Academy (iPrep)
- #9 Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
- #11 Young Women's Preparatory Academy
- #13 Marine Academy of Science & Technology (MAST@FIU)
- #14 International Studies Preparatory Academy
- #17 Terra Environmental Research Institute
- #20 Maritime & Science Technology Academy (MAST)
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Ready to Get Started?
Join the Academic Year Internship Program
Apply as a student through your school coordinator, or register your organization as an internship provider.