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## Intro [00:00] High school students can't get internships. The biggest lie exposed. High school students can't get internships. I hear this myth constantly and it drives me crazy because it's completely false. Let me tell you something. I've helped hundreds of high school students land incredible internships at tech companies, research labs, design firms, and more. The secret? Most high school internships are never posted online. You have to create ## Create the opportunity yourself [00:30] the opportunity yourself. Here's my proven method. First, forget the job boards. They're a black hole for high school students. Instead, make a list of 30 companies or professionals in fields that interest you. Local is often easier than national. Second, craft a compelling outreach email. Keep it short, specific about why you admire their work, and clear about what you're offering. eager assistance, fresh perspective, and commitment. Don't ask ## Follow up [01:00] for the internship outright. Ask for a 15inute conversation about their field. Third, follow up persistently, but politely. It often takes three to four attempts before you get a response. It's not annoyance, it's demonstrating grit. So, when you get that conversation, come prepared with thoughtful questions. And at the end, express how inspired you are by their work and ask if there's any way you can contribute to their team this summer, even if it's just 10 hours a week. My student Rebecca used this exact approach to land internship at a biotech startup that later became a college essay that got her into Yale. James secured an architecture firm internship that led to a recommendation letter from a principal architect. Remember, you're not asking for a favor. You're offering value in exchange for learning.