How High School Internships Build Real Money Skills

How High School Internships Build Real Money Skills

April 22, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how high school internships can enhance job skills and financial literacy for students.

We talk with Dr. Ni'Shawn Stovall about how EBR’s Learn and Earn Internship Program helps high school juniors and seniors build job skills while earning $1,500. We break down how placement works, what students learn in boot camp, and why mentorship and financial literacy can turn a first paycheck into a long term advantage. • Learn and Earn Internship Program goals and who qualifies • Differences between a typical summer job and a structured internship • Intentional placeme...

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