How to Apply

This honors course is a program for academically elite students who want the opportunity to participate in leadership training and executive level work experience. Students function as a member of a professional team in a local place of business by serving as an executive intern. The internship allows the student to apply leadership skills and learn from real-world experiences.

Students are allowed to register for 3-4 classes at their home school and spend the afternoons at an internship site. Eligibility for this rewarding and competitive program includes:

• 16th birthday by July 1 of application year;
• Senior by July 1 of application year;
• Minimum GPA of 3.5;
• Completed graduation requirements with the exception of English and Mathematics;
• Demonstrated leadership ability in school or the community
• Two letters of recommendation

The deadline for receipt of applications is
March 15, 2008.
         Download 2008 Application Form (650K PDF)

Current SLP interns are available to visit classes, attend parent meetings, or talk to individual students who have questions.

For more information contact:
Kim Jones
Superintendent's Leadership Program
Montgomery County Public Schools
Office of Curriculum and Instructional Programs
850 Hungerford Drive, Room 250
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 301-279-3546
Fax: 301-279-3588
E-mail: kim_d_jones@mcpsmd.org

2008 Competition

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 15, 2008.

Download 2008 Application
(650K PDF)

Testimonials

"This is an opportunity for students to experience a variety of positions and the tasks involved in fulfilling the requirements of a job. My daughter is enjoying the experience and seeing firsthand what it takes to promote, advertise, and sell a product." - Dorie Mangan
(parent of '04 participant)

"The internship experience for my son both validated his interest in filmmaking and gave him the self-confidence to pursue his career interest both academically and professionally. I am a big fan of this program."
- Georgette Godwin
(parent of '02 participant)

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