High School Internship 2025
Apply before November 29th 2024 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/iStartSpring25
iStart Valley presents a game-changing opportunity: a deeply immersive and experiential Five-Month Internship. It's a competitive enrichment initiative meticulously designed within the bounds of rigor and relevance. Here, interns don't just learn; they are sculpted into visionary leaders with an unshakable entrepreneurial mindset. With a sharp focus on innovation, creativity, and the latest in technology and business trends, interns are propelled into the future of industry.This is a journey where dedication meets distinction. The successful interns will not just graduate; they will be heralded with the prestigious Presidential Service Awards, acknowledging their dedication and the hours devoted to completing challenging internship assignments.
This isn't your typical internship; it's a crucible of dreams where passion projects are nurtured, and potential finds purpose. We're not just offering an opportunity; we're forging the entrepreneurial minds and leaders of tomorrow. Curriculum is transformative, aligned with the caliber of the Ivy League universities like Yale, Columbia, and Stanford. It's time to elevate your ambitions and join a league of trailblazers. The future starts here, with iStart Valley.
Interns will have unique opportunity to interact with the Business leaders, Young Entrepreneurs and Industry Experts throughout the program. There’s no commute or travel involved in this program. Administered remotely, Interns will have the benefit of flexible working hours to meet the Assignment Deadlines. Time commitment from interns is 2 - 4 Hrs. per week. All live sessions are online through Web Conference. If you're seeking Business Internship, Technology Internship, or Finance Internship, this exclusive program is designed to set you on the fast track to Ivy League and top-tier universities.
Program will begin January 25th 2025 and end by May 17th 2025.
Click the link to Submit the Application https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/iStartSpring25 No later than November 29th 2024. Selected Applicants will be notified by December 6th 2024 with the next steps.
Job Description
Join us to Innovate at the intersection of Business and Technology:• Ecosystem Exploration: Dive deep into regional innovation landscapes, identifying key players and resources that drive technological and business growth.
• Trend Spotting, Analysis & Ideation: Stay ahead of the curve by uncovering emerging trends at the dynamic intersection of business and technology. Harness these insights to craft groundbreaking ideas.
• Tech Evangelist: Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge realms of AI and Blockchain. Unearth and advocate for the most impactful applications of these transformative technologies.
• Design Thinking Leader: Complete Stanford University’s Design Thinking crash course offered by the d.school. Apply these principles creatively to tackle complex challenges head-on.
• Team Leadership: Spearhead a motivated team of 4-5 interns, guiding them to success and fostering their growth. Maintain a rhythm of excellence through weekly progress reviews and dynamic leadership.
• Lean Startup Pioneer: Master and employ the Lean Startup methodology to sculpt agile business models. Transform nascent ideas into viable market solutions using the lean business model canvas.
• Market Strategist: Conduct thorough Product-Market Fit analyses and delineate the Target Addressable Market. Collaborate closely with team explore lucrative market opportunities.
• Visionary Storyteller: Craft and deliver compelling Business Plans to iStart Valley’s Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), learning to showcase strategic vision and actionable insights.
These hands-on activities immerse students in the real-world dynamics of Business Internship, Technology Internship, and Finance Internship, equipping them with the skills to launch startups with a valuation between $200K to $500K. This invaluable experience not only sets them apart but also meets a highly sought-after criterion for gaining admission to Ivy League and top-tier universities.
A one-time fee of $600.00 (tax exempted), is required at the beginning of the internship, installment based options are available. Fee is towards the mentoring and assistance provided to the Interns payable only if selected to the Internship
About iStart Valley
iStart Valley, is ranked #10 on MAVS TOP 100 Fastest growing businesses in 2020. D-CEO and Communities Foundation of Texas awarded iStart Valley as the “Social Enterprise for Outstanding Innovation” Finalist. Organization has consistently earned the reputation of being one of the Great Nonprofits three years in a row.
Congratulations to our Interns for making to the Top Schools
Significance
Did you know, 41 Percent of GenZers Plan to Become Entrepreneurs? According to recent study published by Entrepreneur.com, almost half of Gen Zers believe they'll invent something that changes the world. They are looking for lucrative career paths. iStart Valley's Internship focuses on developing Next Generation Innovators, Creators and Entrepreneurs which is the need of the hour.
"Teaching students to think and act as entrepreneurs does remarkable things. It motivates and energizes students, it builds their critical and creative thinking capabilities, it focuses them on the ways they can make an impact in the world, and it prepares them to enter the workforce with passion, purpose and confidence" - Richard M. Schulze is the founder and chairman emeritus of Best Buy Co
Highlights from 2023 Internship
Experiences and Testimonials
Check out the Videos of Presentations from Previous Participants
Experiences from the few Previous Interns:
"The iStart Valley Summer Internship was a great experience and I learned a lot including leadership skills, entrepreneurship strategies, how to build a business and collaborate with a team. I worked with a team from the cohort to build a business with guidance from my teacher, and I can take it further to build a real business. He gave us real examples of various topics to help us understand and learn better. The skills and experience I gained in this course will not only help me in entrepreneurship and business but also in the future in any career that I choose. Another valuable asset from this engagement is that I made friends from different parts of the country." - Parimala Rajesh, Pennsylvania, Accepted into MIT and the US Air Force Academy, Co-President - Youth Innovation Council, iStart Valley
"iStart Valley was a great experience, one with filled with learning new skills, thinking like an entrepreneur, and forming a startup. Gaining such exposure is very difficult in high school, but is crucial in becoming a successful entrepreneur in the future. iStart Valley creates an environment with individuals from various backgrounds that interact and learn together. I am grateful to have participated in iStart Valley." - Sejal Gupta, Accepted into 15 Major Universities including Yale, Columbia, Cornell! Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair Finalist Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar
"This program is one of its kind. It strives to teach kids the essence of business and entrepreneurship. By working with fellow interns, I have learned the importance of teamwork and had the opportunity to create several platforms for our startup idea. With the knowledge and resources, we now have, we are more than ready to continue our startup" - Sathvik Nallamalli, Intel ISEF 2018 & 2019 Grand Award Winner, FBLA Nationals Winner 2018
"Being part of the iStart Valley internship opened up a lot of new opportunities for me for college and for my career. I became part of a large entrepreneurship community where I am constantly being encouraged and challenged to think outside of the box". - Veenadhari Kollipara, A Science Bowl/Science Olympiad/The USA Biology Olympiad Winner
"The highly selective iStart Valley internship was one of my best high school experiences, hands down! It was very engaging, challenging, relevant, exciting and informative."- Ashwin Veeramani, University School, Cleveland, Ohio, National Brain Bee Champion
"Participating in the iStart Valley Internship has provided me with the tools I need to be successful in my future career." - Manan Shah, High School Junior, Edison, NJ. Winner of 1st place at national level Model UN conferences & 1st place at national level Math Competitions
"iStart Valley is an eye-opening experience for aspiring entrepreneurs. Whether you are interested in technology, science, or even music, there are always problems to be addressed. iStart Valley helped empower me to know that I can pursue and solve these problems." - Shreya Chaudhary, Sophomore at Keystone School, Skin Cancer Researcher, Winner of State Level Competitive Programming Competitions
"iStart Valley's summer internship has helped me in a plethora of ways. They include leadership skills, essential communication skills, and how to work effectively in a team. It also educated us on technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence that are shaping our world today. Most importantly it taught me how I can hatch my ideas into a startup." - Anish A Merchant, Freshman at Monroe Township High School, New Jersey, Winner of 2nd place at Buildtak 3D printing competition, 2nd place at a state conference at a TSA engineering
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Internship FAQ's
Internship is for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Additionally, 8th graders who will be entering 9th grade in the upcoming school year are also eligible to apply.
