High School Intern Program

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Transportation
• Division
• Job Classification Title
• NS-Education and Training (S)
• Position Number
• Grade
• TS

Description of Work

The High School Intern Program offers students in good academic standing the opportunity to work one semester or consecutive semesters as interns in the various fields at the Department of Transportation. Students learn about the work performed at NCDOT and gain valuable exposure. Based on need, there will be internship positions available for those in a variety of curriculums. Numerous candidates will be selected from this posting for positions statewide.

Through this continuous structured program, you will gain exposure to a variety of opportunities in professional work experience that connect classroom experiences and potential career choices within NCDOT.

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in several career disciplines such as Accounting, Administration, Automotive, Construction Maintenance, Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Horticulture, Human Resources, Management, Public Works, Safety, and Transit.

The NCDOT not only designs and maintains highways, but also manages other modes of transportation that you will be given the opportunity to explore: Aviation, DMV, Ferry, Global TransPark, Highways, Integrated Mobility Division, Ports, Rail and Turnpike.

While service to state government agencies is a valuable outcome of this high school internship program, the program's primary focus is to provide opportunities for students to build career-enhancing and leadership skills while benefiting from the civic experience. In so doing, the NCDOT High School Intern Program makes an important contribution to the quality of North Carolina's workforce and citizenry.

*Please ensure that you attach a copy of your transcript to your application*

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled student in a high school
• Must be at least 16 years old at the time of employment
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale)
• Must demonstrate GPA by attaching a transcript

Additional Expectations

Assignments available in the following Areas: Various Engineering Areas, Design, Ferry, Aviation, Rail, Human Resources, Fiscal, Civil Rights, Communication, etc.

Job Locations

• Positions are located statewide.
• Job locations depend on the availability and location of current projects, job requirements, and the student's needs and interests.
• Therefore, applicants must specify desired job location in the supplemental questions section.
• Please make sure you indicate your location preferences when applying (receiving your location preference is not guaranteed).

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience."
• If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.
• See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Must be a currently enrolled student in a high school, at least 16 years old at the time of employment and obtain a minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale).