SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

ABOUT THE PROGAM

Thanks to financial support from the American Rescue Plan Act fund distributed through Advance McHenry County, high school students can complete a 10-week internship with local manufacturers.

  • Paid internship, $16 per hour
  • 29 hours a week
  • 10 Week Program: Work for a McHenry County Manufacturer
  • Safety equipment provided
Eligibility: 
  • 16–18 years old
  • Currently residing in McHenry County
  • No previous work experience necessary
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READY TO APPLY?

Complete this single application to join our 10-week Summer 2026 internship program.

This short-term opportunity is ideal for gaining entry-level experience in the field or working at one of our outstanding manufacturing facilities in McHenry County.

*No resume is needed.
*No manufacturing experience required to apply

Summer 2026 Internship Application opens February 9, 2026 and closes March 13, 2026

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Join us for a brief virtual info session designed for both students and parents to learn more about the Summer 2026 Internship Program.

We’ll walk through:
• What the internship experience looks like
• What types of companies students may work with
• Expectations, scheduling, and more
• Any questions you may have

Summer 2026 Internship Info Session will be held on February 25. 

*Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive information.

"I’m interested in pursuing a career in engineering, but this summer, I want to explore the various fields within engineering."
EVELYN. L
2023 and 2024 Summer Intern

Questions? Contact Manufacturing Pathways Consortium at mfgpathways@gmail.com or (815) 479-7751

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