A middle school in the South Bronx has launched an internship program for 12-year-olds to provide early career exposure. The program, founded by English teacher Deja Senghor at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media, aims to prepare students for future jobs through hands-on experiences. It reflects a push for career readiness starting in middle school.
Key Points
- Program targets 12-year-old students for internships to build early career skills.
- Founded by teacher Deja Senghor at South Bronx Academy for Applied Media.
- Focuses on hands-on experiences to enhance career readiness in middle school.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This innovative internship program demonstrates how schools can offer specialized, real-world education opportunities, supporting school choice by highlighting the value of charter or alternative models that empower parents to select environments fostering early student development and freedom from traditional curricula.
Source: ‘Why wait?’ This South Bronx middle school is bringing internships to 12-year-olds
