Internship Program
Charleston Collegiate School’s internship is where project-based learning, entrepreneurship, and many of our core philosophies meet. The program offers juniors and seniors a powerful opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom. One full day each week, students step into a professional environment, working alongside a mentor in a field aligned with their interests and aspirations.
Students take the lead in identifying potential career paths and securing placements, building networking and professional communication skills in the process. Through sustained, hands-on experience, they gain authentic insight into the day-to-day realities of their chosen field while developing workplace competencies such as collaboration, initiative, time management, and problem-solving.
More than job shadowing, the internship program immerses students in meaningful professional engagement. By the end of the experience, students leave with greater clarity about their goals, a deeper understanding of the preparation required for success, and the confidence to pursue their next steps with purpose.
– Animation – creating an animated film: You42 Studios
– Aviation: Charleston Executive Aviation Academy
– Supply Chain Logistics: S.C. Ports Authority
– Respiratory Therapy: Medical College of South Carolina
– Nature Photography and documentary videography: Kiawah Conservancy
– Park Management and wildlife care: Edisto Island Serpentarium
– Veterinary Medicine: Old Towne Vet
– Electrical Engineering: JAG, Inc.
– Mechanical Engineering: CCR Engineering
– Real Estate Marketing: Akers Ellis Realty
– Herbalism and Botany: Yohala Herbal School
– Finance: Ameriprise Financial
– Teaching English as a Second Language: Trident Literacy
– Sustainable architecture: Collin Cope Balanced Works
– Welding & Creative Arts: Swifts Garage
– Finance and Investment: Fresh Hospitality
Simona, Class of 2026 (and heading to Johns Hopkins!)
“During my junior year internship, I had the opportunity to work at the Cardiology Transitional Research Laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina. In this lab, we focused on a specific aspect of heart failure and explored ways to alleviate it. My responsibilities included operating lab equipment and contributing to the research by performing RNA extraction, RNA/cDNA conversion, and data analysis. Additionally, I collaborated on a research project that confirmed fibrosis as a key factor in heart failure. Thanks to my mentors, I have learned and achieved more than I ever imagined.”
Business Skills & More
Across all grade levels, but especially in middle school through upper school, students develop essential skills in personal finance, public speaking, business development, and strategic thinking.
Follow the link below to learn more about entrepreneurship at CCS.