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IT Internship Program

IT Internship Program

it internship program 2023-2024

About the Program

In today’s dynamic tech landscape, hands-on experience is invaluable for students entering the field of Information Technology.  To address this need, the Livingston ISD Technology Department launched the IT Internship Program during the 2023-2024 school year, which resulted in two of the interns securing full-time IT positions upon graduation and completion of the program.  We are thrilled to continue this journey and provide even more students with real-world IT skills.  This 4-month program starts in January, with four exceptional students chosen through a rigorous selection process, including technical assessments and written essays reviewed by local and district leaders.

 

Program Objectives:

  • Provide students with a hands-on learning experience to refine their computer repair and IT skills.
  • Foster collaboration and networking between students, educational institutions, and businesses.
  • Prepare students for careers in IT while establishing a sustainable model for future internship programs in the district.

 

Program Structure

The 2023-2024 program included rotations among our initial partners – Livingston ISD, First National Bank of Livingston, and Highline – where students gained experience in diverse IT settings, from eduicational technology infrastructure, to banking, cybersecurity, and telecommunications support.  This structure will guide this year’s expanded program.  This year, we are excited to add three new partner sites, which will enhance the diversity of experience available to our students.  As before, students will rotate through various departments at their assigned organizations, allowing them to gainpractical skills in different aspects of IT and computer repair.  In the final month of the program, interns chose a site that aligned most closely with their career goals.

 

Program Partners

Partnering with this program offers our partner teams the opportunity to work closely with motivated young professionals, potentially leading to further internship or employment opportunities.  Additionally, by supporting this initiative, our partners play a key role in fostering a stronger local workforce and community ties.  The success of this program has shown it’s potential as a model for other sectors, offering students practical, career-relevant experiences.  Our partners’ participation could pave the way for similar programs across other industries, creating a lasting impact on workforce development within our community.

it internship program partner first national bank 2024

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Interested in becoming a program partner?

We would love to discuss how your organization or business can support the IT Internship Program and contribute to building a brighter future for our students and local industry.  Our contact information is listed below.  Please let us know a time that would be convenient for you to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

 

Contact Us

Kip Robins | Director of Technology

(936)328-2222

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#1 Lions Ave, Livingston, TX 77351