High School Senior Sports Development Internship Remote - San Jose

High School Senior Internship in AI Entrepreneurship & the Trades

100% Remote 100% Flexible 100% Impact

Explore more options and alternatives to a traditional college degree.

Program Overview

The Purpose Fellowship in Entrepreneurship & Trades Internship is a 100% remote, 100% flexible internship designed for high school seniors seeking academic credit or fulfilling career exploration, or a senior capstone requirement.

This innovative program empowers students to explore entrepreneurship while developing practical trade skills and creating social impact initiatives aligned with their personal purpose.

This internship fosters the next generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs who combine business acumen with trade expertise to address community needs. The Purpose Fellowship uniquely integrates artificial intelligence tools and methodologies, preparing students to leverage AI for entrepreneurship, small business development, and modern trades in an increasingly technology-driven economy.

The internship creates a multi-generational learning ecosystem by connecting high school seniors with undergraduate and graduate students already engaged in social impact work. This peer mentorship model exposes interns to diverse post-secondary pathways, including alternatives to traditional four-year institutions and strategic gap year planning that aligns with their entrepreneurial purpose and the creation of a future LLC (small business) directly aligned to the purpose of each individual.

Core Principles

• Collaboration: Working effectively with peers, mentors, and community partners
• Humility: Approaching challenges with openness to learning and growth
• Precision: Developing attention to detail in both business planning and trade skills
• Patience: Understanding that meaningful change and skill mastery takes time
• Empathy: Understanding the importance of perspective in all entrepreneurial and community endeavors

• Flexible
• Minimum 8 to 10 hours per week
• Completely self-paced with suggested milestones
• 100% remote with optional in-person elements when possible

1. Purpose Discovery (Weeks 1-2)

• Personal values assessment and purpose exploration
• Social impact landscape analysis
• Identification of community needs aligned with personal interests
• Selection of trade skill focus area
• AI ethics exploration and responsible innovation principles
• Assessment of AI disruption potential in chosen interest areas
• Post-high school pathway exploration (traditional college, alternative education, gap year)
• Connection with undergraduate/graduate student mentors in aligned social impact areas

1. Trade Skill Development (Weeks 3-8)

• Digital trades (web development, graphic design, digital marketing)
• Traditional trades with remote components (architectural drafting, electrical design, etc.)
• Entrepreneurial trades (e-commerce, digital content creation, remote business services)
• AI-enhanced trades (prompt engineering, AI content optimization, data analysis, automation implementation)

• Virtual workshops with industry professionals
• Self-paced technical courses
• Hands-on projects completed at home
• Digital portfolio development
• AI tool mastery and prompt design workshops
• Supervised practice with industry-specific AI applications
• Exploration of AI-human collaboration in trades

1. Entrepreneurship Incubation (Weeks 3-12)

• Business fundamentals and lean startup methodology
• Financial literacy for entrepreneurs
• Market research and validation techniques
• Social enterprise models and case studies
• Business plan development with social impact metrics
• AI-powered market analysis and customer insights
• Small business AI integration strategies
• Cost-effective AI tools for startups and small businesses
• AI-driven marketing, customer service, and operations
• Data privacy and ethical AI considerations for entrepreneurs
• Gap year entrepreneurship planning: structuring purpose-driven exploration
• LLC formation and management fundamentals for young entrepreneurs
• College internship and social impact program mapping
• Alternative education pathways for entrepreneurs (bootcamps, certifications, etc.)

1. Purpose Project (Weeks 9-16)

• Creation of a viable social impact initiative combining entrepreneurship and trade skills
• Development of minimum viable product/service enhanced with appropriate AI capabilities
• Implementation plan with community partners incorporating AI-human collaboration
• Financial and social impact projection models using AI-powered analytics
• Assessment of how AI can scale social impact and reach
• Responsible AI implementation strategy for the venture
• Pitch presentation for community stakeholders highlighting AI integration
• Future-proofing plan addressing AI evolution in the sector

Mentorship Structure

• Academic Advisor: School-based mentor monitoring academic requirements
• Industry Mentor: Professional in chosen trade providing technical guidance
• Entrepreneurship Coach: Business professional supporting venture development
• AI Integration Specialist: Expert guiding appropriate AI implementation in both trade and business contexts
• College Student Impact Partner: Undergraduate or graduate student engaged in social impact projects in aligned field
• Alternative Pathway Advisor: Professional guiding exploration of gap years, trade schools, and non-traditional higher education options

• Laptop/computer with reliable internet access
• Video conferencing capabilities
• Project management tools (provided)
• Trade-specific software (provided where possible)
• Digital portfolio platform
• Access to AI platforms and tools (provided):
• Generative AI tools for content creation and ideation
• AI-powered market research and data analysis tools
• Low-code/no-code AI implementation platforms
• Industry-specific AI applications based on trade focus
• Prompt engineering and AI optimization tools

Assessment and Evaluation

• Guided journal entries documenting learning and challenges
• Application of core principles to weekly experiences
• Self-assessment of progress and growth areas

• Trade skill milestone projects
• Entrepreneurship knowledge checks
• Digital portfolio development

• Business plan with social impact metrics
• Prototype or MVP of initiative
• Final presentation to panel of stakeholders
• Implementation roadmap
• Reflection on alignment with personal purpose

Expected Outcomes

• Establish a foundation in entrepreneurship fundamentals
• Develop marketable skills in their chosen trade area
• Master relevant AI tools for their selected trade and business model
• Create a fully developed social impact initiative with appropriate AI integration
• Build a professional network of mentors and peers across high school, college, and industry
• Produce a portfolio demonstrating technical, business, and AI implementation skills
• Articulate personal purpose and vision for future impact
• Understand AI's evolving role in entrepreneurship and trades
• Develop an ethical framework for responsible AI adoption
• Gain a competitive advantage through AI literacy and application skills
• Create a personalized post-graduation pathway plan aligned with entrepreneurial goals
• Establish foundations for LLC formation timed with their educational/gap year journey
• Build relationships with college-level social entrepreneurs and change-makers
• Develop strategic gap year plans that accelerate purpose-aligned venture development

1. Submit application with personal statement on purpose exploration
2. Provide academic reference and proof of senior status
3. Complete initial values assessment
4. Participate in virtual interview with program coordinator

Academic Credit

• Senior capstone project requirements
• Career and technical education (CTE) credits
• Economics/business education requirements
• Community service learning hours
• Independent study credits

*Specific credit allocation determined by participating high schools*

Added Program Components

• Virtual peer mentorship with undergraduate and graduate students engaged in social impact projects
• Monthly panel discussions featuring diverse post-secondary pathways and experiences
• Collaborative project opportunities with college social entrepreneurship programs
• Research partnerships with university-based social innovation labs
• Shadowing opportunities with college student-led ventures and social enterprises

• Personalized post-high school planning incorporating entrepreneurial goals
• Comprehensive assessment of traditional vs. alternative higher education options
• Investigation of specialized programs in social entrepreneurship and impact ventures
• Exploration of certifications and credentials relevant to chosen trade and business focus
• Analysis of ROI for various educational investments based on entrepreneurial timeline
• Development of education f