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, 2009.

• 2009 Application (PDF)
• Recommendation Form (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

2009 Competition

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 15, 2009.

- 2009 Application (PDF)
- Recommendation Form

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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