How InternPick Works
A simple three-way partnership between schools, businesses, and students — all managed on one platform.
The Big Picture
Every practicum follows the same three-step pattern. The school is always in control.
School Posts a Program
An educator creates a Practicum Program describing what students will learn, the hours required, and what host businesses need to provide.
Business Applies to Host
Local businesses browse programs and apply to host students. They propose a mentor and describe how they'll support the student's learning.
Student Earns Credit
The educator matches students with approved hosts. Students log hours, keep journals, and earn academic credit — all tracked in one place.
For Schools & Educators
Career & Technical Education (CTE) coordinators, career counselors, and teachers
Create Your Account
Sign up as an educator with your school email. Enter your school name, district, and your role (career & technical education coordinator, career counselor, teacher, etc.).
- •Takes less than 2 minutes
- •No credit card required
- •Instantly access your educator dashboard
Post a Practicum Program
Create a program describing the learning objectives, required hours (e.g. 120 hours over a semester), career pathway alignment, and what you need from host businesses.
- •AI reviews your program for FERPA compliance and clarity
- •Specify time blocks (e.g. mornings only, 3 days/week)
- •Add documentation requirements (journals, evaluations, supervisor sign-off)
Invite Your Students
Add students individually by email or upload your entire class roster via CSV. Students receive a secure invite link and create their profiles.
- •Bulk CSV upload for entire classes
- •Students can only join via your invite — no public registration
- •FERPA-compliant: student data is never publicly exposed
Review Business Applications
Local businesses will browse your program and apply to host students. You review each application, check their proposed mentor, and approve or decline.
- •See company details, proposed mentor, and hosting plan
- •You decide which businesses are approved to host your students
- •AI flags any compliance concerns automatically
Match Students to Hosts
Once you have approved host businesses, assign your students to them based on career interests, location, and availability.
- •Match by career pathway and student preferences
- •Students and businesses are notified when matched
- •You can reassign students at any time
Monitor Progress
Track every student's hours, journal entries, and evaluations from your dashboard. Get real-time visibility into who's on track and who needs support.
- •Live dashboard with hours logged vs. required
- •Read student journal reflections weekly
- •Employer evaluations and supervisor feedback in one place
For Local Businesses
Restaurants, shops, offices, nonprofits — any local employer
Create Your Business Account
Sign up as a business. Add your company name, industry, location, and a brief description of what you do. This helps schools understand if you're a good fit.
- •Free to join — no subscription fees
- •Your profile is visible to local schools looking for host businesses
- •Takes about 3 minutes to complete
Browse School Programs
See what local schools are looking for. Each program listing describes the career pathway, required hours, student grade level, and what the school expects from hosts.
- •Filter by location, industry, and time commitment
- •See exactly what the school will handle (insurance, supervision, credit)
- •Programs are AI-reviewed for safety and compliance
Apply to Host Students
Found a program that fits? Apply by describing what students would do at your business, who their mentor would be, and what schedule works for you.
- •Propose a specific mentor from your team
- •Describe the learning activities and skills students will gain
- •The school reviews and approves your application
Welcome Your Student
Once the school assigns a student to you, you'll see their profile (name, career interests, grade level). Coordinate the start date through the platform.
- •Student arrives with school-provided insurance coverage
- •No wages to pay — this is for school credit only
- •Your assigned mentor guides the student day-to-day
Approve Hours & Provide Feedback
Students log their hours daily. You review and approve them with one click. At the end of each evaluation period, provide feedback on the student's performance.
- •Quick hourly approval — takes seconds
- •Mid-term and final evaluations help the school assess credit
- •Everything is tracked and visible to the school coordinator
For Students
High school students enrolled in career & technical education or work-based learning programs
Get Invited by Your School
Your career & technical education coordinator or teacher sends you a secure invite link via email. Click it to create your InternPick account — no public signup needed.
- •Look for an email from your school with your invite link
- •You'll need to set a password to create your account
- •Your data is protected by FERPA — only your school and host business can see it
Complete Your Profile
Tell us about yourself: your grade level, graduation year, career interests, and a short bio. This helps your school match you with the right host business.
- •Choose from 16 career clusters (Health Science, IT, Business, etc.)
- •Write a short bio about your goals and interests
- •Your profile is only visible to your school and approved businesses
Get Matched to a Host Business
Your educator reviews approved host businesses and assigns you to one that aligns with your career interests. You'll see your placement details in your dashboard.
- •See your assigned business, mentor name, and schedule
- •Learn what you'll be doing before your first day
- •Your school handles insurance and supervision — you just show up
Log Your Hours
Every day you work at your host business, log your hours in the app. Record what time you arrived, when you left, and a brief description of what you did.
- •Takes less than a minute each day
- •Your employer reviews and approves each entry
- •Track your progress toward the required hours (e.g. 120 of 120)
Write Your Journal Reflections
Each week, write a short reflection about what you learned, what skills you practiced, and how the experience connects to your career goals.
- •Your school may require weekly or bi-weekly entries
- •Mention specific skills: communication, teamwork, problem-solving, etc.
- •These reflections are part of your grade/credit evaluation
Earn Your Academic Credit
Once you've completed your required hours, submitted your journals, and received your employer evaluations, your school awards you academic credit for the practicum.
- •Your educator reviews all your logged data on their dashboard
- •Employer evaluations are factored into your final assessment
- •You earn school credit and real-world experience — a win-win
Common Questions
Is InternPick free?
Yes. Creating an account and using the platform is free for schools, businesses, and students during our pilot program.
Do businesses need to pay the students?
No. InternPick is exclusively for school-credit practicums. Students earn academic credit, not wages. This model inherently passes the Department of Labor's Primary Beneficiary Test.
Who provides insurance for the students?
The school typically provides liability and workers' compensation coverage for students during their placement. This is standard practice for school-sponsored work-based learning programs.
Is student data protected?
Yes. InternPick is FERPA-compliant. Students can only join via their school's invite. No student data is publicly visible. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest.
Can students sign up on their own?
Students must be invited by their school's educator. This ensures the program is school-supervised and credit-eligible. If you're a student interested in participating, talk to your career & technical education coordinator.
What if my school isn't on InternPick yet?
Any educator can create a free account and start posting programs immediately. Share this page with your school's career & technical education coordinator to get started.