XIP News

Updated August 23, 2024

School Credit for Working!

Students (ages 16+) can earn high school credit associated with their job! Email your XIP Career Connected Learning Coordinator to sign up for Fall!

XIP North-Siphia Ung Mann siung@salamzone.com

XIP South-Katherine Meyer kemeyer@salamzone.com

Person dressed up as a dancing clam in front of Ivar's Acres of Clam restaurant

Student Spotlight

Name-Iah from Chief Sealth International High School

Worksite-Ivar’s Acres of Clams

Three words that describe you-Hardworking, caring & dedicated

All-time favorite teacher/class-Mr Branson’s 8th grade US History

Dream job-CEO of my own company

Something on your bucket list-Own a corvette

Rewarding advice you’ve been given-Tough times never last, tough people do

Who are your role models-My Dad

Where do you see yourself in five years-Finishing my MBA

What’s your happy place-Home

Summer Internships

Paid & Volunteer Summer Internships for Students still open: Duwamish Valley Youth Corps, MoPOP, Seattle Police Explorers, Student Conservation Association, UW Botanical, You Grow Girl, Youth Maritime Collaborative, YWCA FEMME2STEM.

More information about Summer Internships

Transition Tip of the Week

Students (ages 16+) returning to SPS in the Fall can often earn school credit from their Summer Jobs. It needs to be set up ahead of time. Email kemeyer@salamzone.com for more info.

High school students ages 14 & 15 might volunteer, which can build their skills while knocking out their 60 Hours of Service Learning over the Summer.

Students graduating & going on to jobs, apprenticeships & colleges are able to request accommodations. Be sure to get copies of your 504 Plan, IEP and/or Evaluation from your high school case manager before you leave. Make an appointment with the Disability Support Office or 504 Coordinator at your post-secondary institution/company.

Internships for Spring & Summer 2024

Visit Seattle Public Schools (SPS) Career Quest Program page to see dozens of open community internships for students

Most of the internships are are paid & hosted by local businesses & non profits. Unpaid internships can be used toward a student’s 60-hour, Service Learning graduation requirement. Currently there are over 40 internships open to SPS students & graduates ages 14-24 in a wide range of locations. Check it out!

For more help, contact your high school’s Exploratory Internship Program (XIP) teacher, Career Connected Learning Coordinator (CCLC), or Katherine Meyer at kemeyer@salamzone.com