Career & Life Success
The Career & Life Success Program at Notre Dame creates learning experiences that take students beyond the walls of the traditional classroom. The program prepares young women for life beyond college by empowering them to identify and nurture their individual gifts and talents as they explore opportunities for future career and life success.
Three Core Competencies for Students
Skill Development
The development of essential skills necessary for future career and life success.
Self Awareness
A clear perception of their personality, including unique talents, strengths, passions, core values, goals and desires.
Career Exploration
Knowledge of a variety of career options and the importance of fit with one's unique career preferences.
Our on-campus internships provide our students with the opportunity to become more involved in our Notre Dame community, while at the same time providing students with work experiences and skill building in areas that may be of interest to them. We offer on-campus internships in the following areas:
- Admissions
- Advancement
- Athletics
- Campus Ministry
- Career & Life Success Program
- Educational Innovation & Digital Resources
- Global Education
- Marketing - Digital Assets & Analytics
- Marketing - Video Creations
- Marketing - Writing
- Science
- Speech and Debate (Forensics)
- Student Activities
- Student Leadership
Two-part application process
Please read the directions carefully.
Part 1: Video Submission
Submit a 30–60 second video using the Internship Video Submission form. Your video must answer ALL of the following questions:
- Why are you interested in this internship? (Refer to the job description.)
- What skills or strengths would you bring?
- What would you like to learn?
Deadline: Friday, April 17 at noon
We encourage you to use Spring Break to complete your video and avoid missing the deadline.
Part 2: Written Application
Students who advance past the video submission will be invited to complete a Google Form, sent via email from the Director of Career and Life Success.
Programs for Our Students
Pre-College Programs
Pre-college programs are educational programs designed to prepare high school students for college-level coursework and provide them with exposure to college life. These programs may include academic courses, workshops, seminars and extracurricular activities designed to help students develop skills and knowledge essential for their future college studies. They may be offered during the summer or throughout the academic year and may focus on specific subjects or academic areas, such as STEM or the humanities. Additionally, some programs provide a broader overview of college life and academics. Students interested in applying for pre-college programs may receive application support from the Director of Career and Life Success. Support includes: essay and short answer editing, material gathering (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) and serving as liaison between the program and student.
Guest Speakers
Guest speakers provide students with real-world life experiences, bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace. They provide insight into different industries and career paths, as well as suggestions for curricular and co-curricular paths to help them achieve their goals. View our list of guest speakers.
Career Experiences
Career development and networking opportunities allow students to learn about companies, industries and careers in a personal setting. Students visit local companies and engage with industry professionals, building their network while exploring career options.
Internships
Internships offer students a hands-on opportunity for career exploration and valuable workplace-readiness training. Students also see how their academic studies apply to the real world. The experience makes them stronger candidates for college and jobs after graduation.
Job Shadows
Job shadows are short-term, partial-day (1-3 hours) workplace experiences that pair students with business professionals. Through hands-on projects that connect workplace skills with academic learning, students develop an awareness of the educational and technical skills necessary for entry and advancement in business. Currently, we have a partnership with Marvell Technology Inc., who offers this opportunity to students interested in business and accounting.
Partners
View a list of partners who support the Career and Life Success program.
For questions about the Career & Life Success program or internship opportunities at Notre Dame High School, please contact:
