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 |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Career Exploration | Volvo Accelerator Program – 5 Saturdays of Career Exploration culminating in a certificate of completion, and a strong competitive advantage for application for full-time employment! | Jan 23, 2026 | Seniors that will be 18 by July 1, 2026 | FLYER & INTEREST FORM |
| Advanced Manufacturing | Internship | Boeing South Carolina (BSC) Student Development Program – PAID Summer Internship | January 20 | Juniors & Seniors 17+ by June 12, 2026 | FLYER / APPLY |
| Agriculture/Food/Natural Resources | Apprenticeship | South Carolina Commercial Seafood Apprenticeship Program- May 5th- 30th 2025 | App opens 12/01/2025 – 02/13/2026. | 18+ | APPLY |
| Animal Science | Volunteer Programs | Charleston Animal Society Explorer’s Club | Various Program Dates | 8-17 Years Old | APPLY |
| Auto/Trans. Logistics | Internship | United Rentals- Diesel Mechanic Intern | Until Filled | Graduating Seniors | FLYER & APPLY |
| Biology, Environmental | Career Camp | Dolphin Camp – Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network | Rolling | All Ages | APPLY |
| Construction | Free Training | Home Depot- Path To Pro- Free Training in General Construction, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Painting, & More construction related opportunities | Rolling | Graduating Seniors | MORE INFO & SIGN UP |
| Construction | Internship | Palmetto Air Water Balance PAID Internship | Until Filled | 9th-12th | APPLY |
| Construction / Engineering | Internship | VSC Fire & Security Systems PAID Internship | Spring | Juniors & Seniors | FLYER / APPLY |
| Health Care | Job Shadow / Mentorship | MUSC Neuroscience MIND Career Development Program- job shadow, research and mentoring opportunities. On application form: include your interest in the additional information section. | Year Round | High School Students | FLYER / APPLY / MORE INFO |
| Health Care | Summer | MUSC Summer Youth Employment Program- PAID | February 25th | FLYER & APPLY | |
| Health Care | Mentorship | Student Mentors for Future Pharmacists | December 29th | High School Students | FLYER & APPLY |
| Health Care | Job Shadow | MUSC Shadow a Pharmacist or Student | Varies | Middle/HS Student | MORE INFO |
| Health Care | Certificate Program | Pharmacy Career Pathway Certificate Program | Rolling | High School Students | MORE INFO & ENROLL |
| Health Care | Student Opportunities | Summary of MUSC Programs for Students | Varies Per Program | Varies | MORE INFO |
| Health Care | Internship | MUSC Department of Neurosurgery | Applications opening soon | Seniors | MORE INFO |
| Health Care | Info Sessions | MUSC College of Health Professions | Varies | High School Students | ALL DATES & REGISTER |
| Health Care | Intern/Part-time | Transporter- Roper St. Francis Healthcare – in search bar, type “Transporter” to view potential open positions | Varies | Ages 16+ | APPLY |
| Health Care | Part-time | Transporter- MUSC- in search bar type, “Transporter” to view possible open positions | Varies | Ages 16+ | APPLY |
| Health Care / Public Safety | Summer Internship | Charleston County Student Leadership & Summer Internship Program – 911, EMS, Fire | April 1, 2026 | Current Juniors | APPLY |
| Health Care / Public Safety | Summer Internship | Charleston County EMS Academy – 12 Week Paid Training / Work-based Learning Program | April 1, 2026 | Current Seniors | INFORMATION |
| Horticulture / Building Community | Volunteer | Charleston Parks Conservancy | Rolling | Varies by opportunity | APPLY |
| Horticulture/Leadership | Volunteer | Green Heart Project | Rolling | All | APPLY |
| Leadership / Municipal Service | Career Exploration Program | Charleston Leader Academy offers a cohort of students access to various community organizations and mentoring from local leaders during the 25/26 academic year. | Until Filled | 10th graders | LEARN MORE |
| Manufacturing/STEM | Certificate Program | STEM Manufacturing Certificate- TTC | January 8th | High School Seniors | MORE INFO & APPLY |
| Recreation | Part-time | St. Andrews Parks & Playground Summer Camp Camp Counselor | Until Filled | Age 16+ | APPLY |
| STEM | Internship | Accelerating Career Readiness Program- ATI Foundation , Charleston Tech Week, DIG South Tech Summit, | December 2nd | 11th Graders | FLYER & APPLY |
| STEM | Summer Camp | NASA Space & Cyber Security Camps- Huntsville, AL (Scholarships available until Dec. 5th) | Until Full | Ages 9-18 Years Old | REGISTER |
| STEM | Apprenticeship | Develop Carolina- Software Engineers- accepting application now for Summer start date | Rolling Application | 18+ years old | APPLY |
| STEM | Internship | SC Aquarium Conservation Crew | November 15th | 9th & 10th Graders | APPLY |
| Trades | Fellowship/Internship Program | Harbor Freight Fellows Initiative- Seniors Committed to pursuing a Trade Career- Students must be nominated by an Adult | Not Specified | Seniors | MORE INFO & NOMINATION FORM |
| Various | Apprenticeship | Apprenticeship Opportunities in various careers | Varies | 11th-Graduating Seniors | VIEW POSITIONS |