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Partner with GHC
Build a strong future workforce, nurture and recruit high-quality talent, and enhance your company or organization by providing a valued service to our students and community.
We welcome local businesses or organizations who would like to partner with GHC to provide work-based learning experiences for our students. These kinds of experiences help build a strong future workforce of students who have practiced collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication.
If you would like to partner with us, please contact Nicole DeRocco ([email protected])
Not with a business or organization, but still want to volunteer with GHC? Visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.
What type of work-based learning experience would you like to participate in?
Arlington Tech Capstone Internships
Arlington Tech students complete a year-long, 280-hour Capstone internship and/or project their senior year to apply and advance their knowledge in a pursued career pathway in a real-world setting.
Visit the Arlington Tech website to learn more about Capstone.
PEP Program Internships
Students complete year-long internships at a variety of Arlington County businesses and organizations. PEP students are ages 18-22 and complete internships on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10 am. to 1 pm
Job Shadow
Allows a student to follow and observe an employee in their role.
Mentorship
Provide guidance and direction to a mentee.
Externship
Temporary job training, usually 6 weeks or less (minimum 40 hours).
School Based Enterprise
An entrepreneurial operation within a school setting (ex. school store, student run credit union)
Entrepreneurship
Helping a student set up a business.
Clinical Experience
Actively involved with patients and their care.
Cooperative Education
Combine classroom experience with practical, hands-on experience.
Youth Registered Apprentice
Ages 16 and 17 – work-based learning through the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
Registered Apprenticeship
18+ years old work-based learning through the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
Workshops
Seminar, hands-on experience, sharing expertise.
Resumé Building
Teaching resumé writing or critiquing resumés.
Mock Interviews
Practice interview questions with students and provide feedback.
Field Trips
Enrichment and extensions to classroom instruction.