Career Exploration Opportunities

All of the opportunities listed are Student Led, meaning students must take the leadership role in applications, etc. Students should speak with their teacher, school counselor, and parents before applying for any of these opportunities. If you need assistance please contact your Career Specialist 

Be sure to check out the Trident Region’s Youth Apprenticeship program, another amazing career exploration opportunity!

This list is updated regularly – Please bookmark this page and revisit often for the latest information!

   

Career Opportunities List

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Career Focus Type Opportunity Deadline Eligibility More Info
ALL AREAS Summer Internships Summer Youth Works- Palmetto CAP April 30th Rising 11th & 12th Grade APPLY
ART Career Camp Trident Technical College- Mixed Media Art Camp Until Filled 13-17 years old APPLY
ART Career Camp Trident Technical College Photoshop Pixel Pioneers Until Filled 10-12 yeears old APPLY
Agriculture / Sustainability / Conservation / Natural Resources Summer Camp South Carolina State “Choice” Camp- Exploring Careers in Conservation, Natural Resources, Sustainability, and other Agriculture-Related Areas Until Filled Rising 11th & 12th Grade FLYER
Agriculture/ Sustainability Human Service Summer Internship The Green Heart Project Job Description March 31st 15-19yrs old by June 17th FLYER & APPLY
Animal Science Volunteer Programs Charleston Animal Society Explorer’s Club Various Program Dates 8-17 Years Old APPLY
Architecture / Interior Design Career Camp Ball State Interior Design Summer Workshop Until Filled 9th-12th grade APPLY
Arts Career Camp Charleston Academy of Musical Theatre Camps Until Filled All Ages APPLY
Arts Camps SC Governor’s School for the Arts & Humanities Summer Programs Until Filled 7th-11th grade APPLY
Automotive 1 Day Event Hendrick Automotive Future Teammate Night March 21st High School Students FLYER & MORE INFO
Studio Art Career Camp Studio Art Summer Immersion Program- College of Charleston Program Starts July 22nd 10-12th Grade APPLY
Biology, STEM 1 Day Event Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network- Count Dolphin Count Sat, April 20th All Ages FLYER
Biology, Environmental Summer Internship Lowcountry Environmental Education Summer Internship- Coastal Expeditions May 10th HS Students MORE INFO & APPLY
Biology, Environmental Career Camp Dolphin Camp – Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network All Ages APPLY
Business Week Long Event SC Chamber of Commerce Business Week April 2024 Rising 11th & 12th Grade MORE INFO & APPLY
Culinary Arts Career Camp TTC Culinary Boot Camp Program- Multiple sessions for different age groups. Please register for correct age group and dates that work best for you. Until Filled Ages 10-17 APPLY
Government City of Charleston Mayor’s Youth Commission March 27th Rising 9th-12th graders APPLICATION
Government 2 Day Event FBI Columbia Teen Academy Program March 19th 11th & 12th Graders FLYER & APPLICATION
Health Care / Public Safety Summer Internship Charleston County Student Leadership & Intern Program- 911, EMS, Fire April 7th Rising 12th Graders APPLY & FLYER
Health Care Volunteer MUSC Summer Candy Striper Junior Volunteer Program March 29th 14-18 years old by orientation date MORE INFO & APPLY
Health Care 1 Week Event AHEC Summer Careers Academy- In Collaboration with MUSC March 25th 18 before June 1srt FLYER
Health Care Mentorship/Internship MUSC Teen Science Ambassador Program March 31st Rising 11th Grade APPLY FLYER & SPANISH VERSION
Health Care Info Sessions MUSC College of Health Professions Varies HS Students ALL DATES & REGISTER
Health Care Job Shadow MUSC Shadow a Pharmacist or Student Varies Middle/HS Student MORE INFO
Health Care Intern/Part-time Transporter- Roper St. Francis Healthcare – in search bar type Transporter to view possible open positions Varies 16+ APPLY
Health Care Part-time Transporter- MUSC- in search bar type Transporter to view possible open positions Varies 16+ APPLY
Health Care Student Opportunities MUSC Programs for Students Varies Per Program Varies MORE INFO
Horticulture / Building Community Volunteer Charleston Parks Conservancy No Date Varies by opportunity APPLY
Hospitality/Education Internship Hospitality/Education Internship- Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Until Filled HS Students FLYE R
Hospitality Apprenticeship Hotel Operations – TTC Youth Apprenticeship Varies 11th -12th graders FLYER & MORE INFO
Hospitality/ Sports Summer Opportunity Charleston Riverdogs-Hiring Events Until Filled 15+ FLYER & APPLY
Hospitality/Education Summer Position K-E Camps Until Filled HS Students FLYER & APPLY
Hospitality/Event Planning/ Sports Volunteer Program Cooper River Bridge Run Expo Support Until Filled HS Students APPLY
Human Rights/ Government Week Long Event Charleston Civil Rights & Civics/Kids on Point- Immersive Civil Rights Experience 20 Students Rising 10th Graders MORE INFO & REGISTER
Manufacturing Career Camp Trident Technical College- Lowcountry Advanced Manufacturing Institute Until Filled 13-17 years old APPLY
Manufacturing Summer Internship 2024 BOEING Engineering Student Development Program March 29th Rising 12th Graders/Recent Graduates MORE INFO & APPLY
Recreation Summer Positions Charleston County Parks- Waterpark & Beach Positions Until Filled 14+ years old FLYER / SEARCH & APPLY
Recreation Summer Position City of Charleston Summer Lifeguards Until Filled 16 by May 1st FLYER
Recreation Summer Positions City of Charleston Summer Positions Until Filled 16 by May 1st FLYER
STEM Summer Camp Trident Technical College STEM Camps- Over 15 camps with variety of topics to choose from Until Filled 7-17 years old APPLY
STEM Career Camp Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program Open Until Program Starts Current 9th-11th grade MORE INFO & APPLY
STEM Career Camp USC’s Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series Check site for updates Rising 6th – 12th grade APPLY
STEM Career Camp Citadel STEAM Center – GenCyber Camp March 29th Rising 8th-12 grade APPLY
STEM Career Camp Citadel STEAM Camp Rising 5th-8th grade APPLY
STEM Internship Ron Howell Foundation’s Summer IT Management Career Camp April 15th Ages 16-19 APPLY
STEM Apprenticeship Develop Carolina- Software Engineers- accepting application now for Summer start date Rolling Application 18+ years old APPLY
STEM Career Camp GoSciTech @ SC Governor’s School for Science & Math Check site for updates Rising 8th – 10th grade APPLY
STEM Career Camp Clemson Summer Science Outreach – Multiple Residential Camps on Biotechnology & Public Health, and Space Travel! Check stie for updates Ages 11-17, check site APPLY
STEM 1 Day Event South Carolina Young Women In Engineering Leadership Conference- @ CofC- April 30th Until Filled High School Students FLYER & REGISTER
STEM 1 Day Event Liberty Hill Community STEM Day April 27th K-12 MORE INFO
STEM 1 Day Event STEMapalooza @ Cooper River Center for Advanced Studies 10am-2pm May 18th K-12 FLYER
Translation Services Summer Internship CCSD Translation & Interpretation March 15th Rising 12th Graders FLYER
Veterinary Science Career Camp Pet Helpers Fairy Tails Camp Until Filled Rising Kindergarten – 5th grade APPLY
Various Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Opportunities in various careers Varies 11th-Graduating Seniors VIEW POSITIONS
Various Volunteer City of Charleston Youth Volunteer Corp No Date Rising 7th & 8th grade APPLY