From classrooms to careers. Springfield City School District students turned their summer into a launchpad, gaining real-world experience through the Greater Springfield Partnership’s internship program.
The program, coordinated in collaboration with the Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE), is appropriately named ‘Magnify,’ bringing to light potential career opportunities for Clark County high school students. After an initial interview and training process, students are selected for internships matching their aptitudes and interests.
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The SCSD had a record number of juniors and seniors who applied for the program this past year, with several finding a summer position at the Kiwanis Children’s Garden, Gentle Dental, Springfield City School District, Clark County Clerk of Courts, ProStratus & Springfield Promise Neighborhood. These internships are not only paid, but provide valuable job and life experiences that will give students an advantage as they enter the workforce.
Springfield High School senior Jada Crockran was selected for an internship at the District, assisting with summer STEAM camps for kids and creating game-day-ready spirit wear in The Dome’s student-run print shop. She gives credit to her internship mentor, Ms. Rene Stratton, who showed her skills like welding, carpentry, calligraphy, henna and t-shirt heat pressing.
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“I’ve learned so much physically and also mentally and maturity-wise. Ms. Rene has helped me grow up in the sense of time management and thinking ‘win-win,’” said Jada. “I initially had a job working in fast food. I just feel like this job is completely different. It’s something more that has a direct impact with our community and the kids in our school system.”
Juniors and seniors interested in pursuing this opportunity this year should reference the following schedule and be on the lookout for additional information coming soon.
Application Opens: January 6, 2026
Parent Meeting: March 3, 2026
Application Close: March 13, 2026
Acceptance Letters sent: March 20, 2026
Training Day: April 7, 2026
Interview Day: April 30, 2026