Overview
Florida Education offers paid internship programs focused on nonclinical healthcare careers and workforce development.
These programs give Florida’s Treasure Coast high school students the opportunity to learn and work alongside world-renowned caregivers at Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North, Martin South, and Tradition campuses as well as affiliated ambulatory sites.
The program is designed to provide workforce readiness and career preparedness, increase employability and assist with the transition to college or employment. The program also provides opportunities to develop and refine skills such as project management, digital literacy, academic writing and presentation, professional communication and teamwork.
Overall, students will gain exposure to various healthcare fields and careers, manage learning opportunities and work responsibilities, network with Cleveland Clinic caregivers and find practical, real-world applications for their academic knowledge and pursuit of their selected career goals.
Florida Education High School Summer Internship Program
This paid internship program provides local high school students with engaging, real-world work experiences and professional learning opportunities in a variety of nonclinical fields.
The program may include nonclinical, business-focused areas of healthcare pathways such as administration, marketing, human resources, and finance.
Program details
- Selected student participants will be paid $15 per hour for all orientation hours and all hours worked.
- Selected student participants will be required to attend orientation week of June 2, 2025.
- 7-week summer internship, June 9-July 25, 2025, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 30 hours per week with a 30-minute non-paid lunch break.
- Graduation ceremony for student participants and family members will be held July 29, 2025.
- Review the program timeline for specific dates.
- This summer internship program requires a full-time commitment. Family vacations and pre-scheduled time away should be scheduled outside of June 2 - July 29, 2025. Full participation in all program events is essential to fully benefit from the internship experience.
Overall application criteria
- Be in 10th, 11th or 12th grade.
- Be at least 16 years of age by June 1, 2025.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in a nonclinical healthcare career.
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, preferred.
- Be a U.S. citizen, noncitizen national or legal permanent resident.
- Must be able to attend the entire program from June 2 through July 29, 2025.
- Live in one of the following Florida counties: Martin or St. Lucie.
Contact us
If you have questions about the High School Summer Internship program, please contact FLYouthandEdu@ccf.org.
