14 Business Internships for High School Students in Miami
Internships are one of the most effective ways for high school students in Miami to explore business before committing to a college major or career path. In a city known for its diverse industries and entrepreneurial scene, these experiences allow you to see how business decisions are made, strategies are executed, and teams collaborate to achieve goals. Internships help you build skills in communication, problem-solving, project management, and leadership, which are valuable no matter which field you pursue.
They also offer a chance to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to projects, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Whether you’re interested in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, or management, these programs can give you a clearer sense of your strengths and interests while connecting you to mentors. Here’s a curated list of 14 business internships for high school students in Miami designed to help you gain insight into the professional world.
1. Ladder Internship Program
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world.
Application deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the cohort
Program dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week, for 8-12 weeks. Open to high school students, undergraduates, and gap year students!
Ladder Internships is a selective start-up internship program for ambitious high school students! In the program, you work with a high-growth start-up on an internship. Start-ups that offer internships range across a variety of industries, from tech/deep tech and AI/ML to health tech, marketing, journalism, consulting, and more. You can explore all the options here on their application form. Ladder’s start-ups are high-growth companies on average, raising over a million dollars. Past founders have included YCombinator alums, founders raising over 30 million dollars, or founders who previously worked at Microsoft, Google, and Facebook. In the program, interns work closely with their managers and a Ladder Coach on real-world projects and present their work to the company. Here is the application form. You will be offered one-on-one training in communication, time management, and other such valuable skills and will also have the opportunity to attend group training sessions with other interns in their cohort. The virtual internship is usually 8 weeks long.
2. America On Tech Tech Flex Leaders (TFL) – Miami
Cost: Free; stipend awarded upon program completion
Location: Hybrid; weekly sessions are mostly virtual with several in-person events in Miami
Dates: September – May
Application Deadline: Priority deadline – July 6 | Final deadline – August 3
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors enrolled in a Miami high school.
The Tech Flex Leaders Program by America On Tech offers Miami high school students a nine‑month hybrid experience combining technology and business skill development with professional mentorship. Across two semesters, you’ll complete weekly technical training, professional development workshops, and project-based learning. You’ll build foundational skills in web development, UX design, digital marketing, product management, and data science. In the second semester, you can specialise in business-relevant tracks like digital marketing or product management, applying your knowledge to team projects and a final Demo Day competition. The program integrates mentorship from professionals at major companies and concludes with a summer professional development bootcamp, where Miami participants are eligible to apply for select paid tech/business internships.
3. Young Founders Lab
Cost: Varies by program type
Location: 100% virtual with live, interactive workshops
Dates: Vary by cohort
Application Deadline: Varies by cohort. You can access the application link here!
Eligibility: Open to all high school students
The Young Founder’s Lab is a real-world start-up boot camp founded and run by Harvard entrepreneurs. You will work towards building a revenue-generating start-up that addresses a problem. You will also have the opportunity to be mentored by entrepreneurs and professionals from Google, Microsoft, and X. Apart from building the start-up itself, you will also participate in interactive classes on business fundamentals and business ideation, workshops, skill-building sessions, case studies, panel discussions, and more. While this isn’t a traditional internship, it follows the same work-learn structure as the other programs on this list. You can check out the brochure for the program here.
4. Youth Opportunity Board (YOB) Summer Internship Program
Cost: Paid; interns work 20 hours/week with the option to volunteer additional hours
Location: City of North Miami municipal departments, North Miami, FL
Dates: June 23 – August 1
Application Deadline: Applications for the current year are closed; typically opens in spring and closes in May
Eligibility: Currently enrolled high school students aged 15 or older who are residents of North Miami; household income verification required
This HUD-funded program places you within North Miami’s municipal departments for a structured introduction to local government and civic business operations. You’ll assist with administrative work, community development projects, and public service initiatives while developing transferable skills in organisation, project coordination, and professional communication. Interns are paid for 20 hours a week, gaining exposure to the inner workings of city finance and planning. You will also have the opportunity to engage with multiple departments to understand how policy and business intersect at the municipal level.
5. NoMi Leaders in Training (LIT) Program
Cost: Free; participants earn 40 community service hours upon completion
Location: Joe Celestin Centre, 1525 NW 135 Street, North Miami, FL
Dates: February 22 – May 10
Application Deadline: February 14
Eligibility: North Miami residents in grades 9–12
The NoMi Leaders in Training Program is a 12‑week initiative designed to build leadership, civic engagement, and career readiness among North Miami high school students. You will engage in interactive workshops with city department directors and elected officials, gaining a first-hand look at municipal government operations and public service leadership. The program emphasises identifying personal strengths, aligning them with career paths, and cultivating soft skills essential for any professional field. You will receive 40 community service hours and get priority consideration for the city’s paid Summer Internship Program upon completion. By blending career exploration, leadership development, and direct exposure to city governance, the program equips you with foundational skills for both public and private sector careers.
6. Miami Dade College Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP)
Cost: Free; students may earn stipends through the program and receive dual enrollment credit
Location: Various worksites across Miami-Dade County; academic credit through Miami Dade College campuses
Dates: Typically July – early August; varies by worksite
Application Deadline: Usually closes in late spring
Eligibility: Students in grades 10–12 enrolled in Miami‑Dade County Public Schools, ages 15–18, with a minimum 2.5 weighted GPA.
The Miami Dade College Summer Youth Internship Program places you in a real-world work environment while allowing you to earn college credit through dual enrollment courses such as General Business Internship I & II. You’ll spend the summer working with local businesses or public agencies, applying academic knowledge to projects in finance, administration, marketing, or operations. The program integrates professional mentorship, career exploration, and structured reflection to help you connect workplace experience with long-term career goals. You can earn high school and college credit simultaneously, gain valuable professional connections, and build a strong foundation in business practices before graduation.
7. Coral Reef High School Summer Youth Internship Program
Cost: Free; students must purchase basic school insurance (~$14) if not already covered
Location: Partner businesses and organisations across Miami-Dade County, coordinated through Coral Reef High School
Dates: Typically July – early August (aligned with the M‑DCPS Summer Youth Internship Program)
Application Deadline: Varies annually; pre‑internship course must be completed by mid‑May
Eligibility: Students enrolled in Coral Reef High School’s Business, Legal, Agriscience, Engineering, or Medical academies; Visual & Performing Arts and IB students may opt in.
Coral Reef High School integrates the Summer Youth Internship Program into its NAF academies, requiring Business and Legal academy students to complete at least one internship before senior year to qualify as NAFTrack completers. Through the program, you are placed with local businesses or organisations to gain experience in business operations, legal practices, finance, or administration while earning credit toward your academy track. You must complete a pre‑internship course, join the school’s Cuda Credit Union, and build a digital portfolio to document your skills and achievements. This structured pathway provides a direct link between classroom learning and professional business environments.
8. Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office High School Volunteer Internship Program
Cost: Free; unpaid volunteer internship, with some students eligible for school credit
Location: E.R. Graham Building, 1350 NW 12 Avenue, Miami, FL
Dates: Year-round; summer and academic term placements available
Application Deadline: Rolling
Eligibility: Open to high school students in Miami-Dade County
This program offers high school students an immersive look into the operations of one of the nation’s largest prosecutorial offices while developing transferable business and administrative skills. You will receive initial training before taking on duties such as assisting the public, handling case files, conducting research, contacting victims, and observing court proceedings, all within a professional office setting. The experience emphasises organisational efficiency, professional communication, and teamwork under real deadlines, giving you insight into how large-scale institutions manage operations and client services. You will gain practical exposure to legal administration, build critical soft skills, and apply this experience to careers in business, law, or public administration.
9. University of Miami UVenture High School Program
Cost: Free
Location: Miami Herbert Business School, 5250 University Drive, Coral Gables, FL
Dates: Monthly Saturday afternoon conferences during the academic year; the Summit for Young Entrepreneurs is held annually in the spring
Application Deadline: Rolling; students can register during the academic year
Eligibility: High school students across Miami-Dade County with an interest in entrepreneurship
The UVenture High School Program at the University of Miami Herbert Business School brings together ambitious high school students and entrepreneurial university peers for monthly Saturday sessions focused on innovation and venture creation. Hosted in a professional business school environment, the program introduces you to business ideation, startup planning, and collaborative problem-solving while fostering meaningful connections with mentors and fellow students. You’ll have the chance to attend the Summit for Young Entrepreneurs, where participants from multiple high schools network, pitch ideas, and explore future business opportunities. By immersing you in a real entrepreneurial ecosystem and providing early exposure to business thinking, the program builds foundational skills in leadership, networking, and strategic planning.
10. City of Miami Beach Internship Program
Cost: Free; paid placements available for eligible students through M‑DCPS SYIP
Location: City of Miami Beach departments and administrative offices, Miami Beach, FL
Dates: Summer session aligns with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Summer Youth Internship Program (typically July – early August); academic year internships also available
Application Deadline: Varies; SYIP applications generally close in late spring
Eligibility: Miami Beach Senior High School students applying via M‑DCPS SYIP or the Academic Year Internship Program.
The City of Miami Beach Internship Program offers high school students a structured, hands-on experience in municipal administration and departmental operations. As an intern, you will integrate classroom learning with professional application while working alongside city staff on projects that develop organisational, administrative, and leadership skills. Through exposure to supervisory and executive-level responsibilities, the program helps you evaluate professional strengths, understand the duties of public service personnel, and gain practical workplace experience. You can apply through the M‑DCPS Summer Youth Internship Program or Academic Year Internship Program, ensuring alignment with school credit and curriculum.
11. American Heritage Schools Business & Entrepreneurship Program
Cost: Included in tuition for enrolled students; no separate program fee
Location: American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus (Plantation, FL) and Palm Beach Campus (Delray Beach, FL)
Dates: Four-year program with senior-year internship; internships typically run during the academic year.
Application Deadline: Rolling; based on school admissions timelines
Eligibility: High school students enrolled at American Heritage Schools.
The American Heritage Schools Business & Entrepreneurship Program offers a comprehensive four-year track combining rigorous business coursework with hands-on professional experience. You will complete college-level classes in business management, marketing, finance, accounting, and entrepreneurship, taught by industry professionals with real-world expertise. A capstone internship in the senior year places you with business leaders, allowing you to apply principles learned in class to live projects while building valuable workplace skills. Alongside coursework, you’ll engage with a Business & Entrepreneurship Society, attend bi-weekly meetings with guest speakers, and participate in state and national competitions that sharpen strategic and leadership abilities.
12. Miami Southridge Senior High School Business Innovation & Management Magnet Program
Cost: Free for enrolled magnet students
Location: Miami Southridge Senior High School, 19355 SW 114th Ave, Miami, FL
Dates: Four-year magnet track with internships typically completed during junior or senior year
Application Deadline: Follows Miami-Dade County Public Schools magnet application cycle (usually closes in January)
Eligibility: High school students accepted into the Business Innovation & Management Magnet Program.
The Business Innovation & Management Magnet Program at Miami Southridge Senior High immerses students in a modern, technology-driven business curriculum combined with real-world professional experience. You’ll gain training in planning and executing business projects, earn industry certifications in tools like Microsoft, QuickBooks, and Adobe, and build leadership skills through the Future Business Leaders of America Club. A signature component of the program is its partnership with local industry leaders, which gives you the opportunity to complete internships that translate classroom learning into professional application. You will also gain access to six Bloomberg Terminals, offering exposure to the same financial platforms used by global banks and corporations to analyse markets and drive business decisions.
13. NASA OSTEM High School Business & Program Management Internships
Cost: Paid; OSTEM high school interns receive a stipend based on session length and hours worked
Location: NASA Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral, FL, or remote
Dates: June – August (exact dates vary by placement)
Application Deadline: February 27
Eligibility: U.S. citizens aged 16+ enrolled full-time in high school with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
NASA’s OSTEM High School Internship Program offers specialised placements in business, finance, and program management roles alongside its well-known STEM tracks. At Kennedy Space Centre, you can support procurement, budgeting, accounting, program analysis, and organisational operations under the guidance of experienced NASA mentors. The program provides structured training, exposure to large-scale project management, and the chance to contribute to real business and administrative processes that keep space missions running. You will gain professional experience in a federal agency environment, develop workplace and leadership skills, and build a resume that demonstrates hands-on business operations experience at one of the world’s most respected organisations.
14. EnergyMag Virtual Internship
Cost: Free
Location: Online
Dates: Quarter-time internships (1–9 months, ~8 hrs/week) are available year-round; half-time internships (2–8 weeks, ~20 hrs/week) are available in the summer
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions; early application recommended due to limited spots
Eligibility: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a GPA of 3.25+ and at least one honours-level science or English class (exceptions possible)
The EnergyMag Virtual Internship gives high school students a chance to gain professional research and analysis experience in the renewable energy storage sector while exploring both scientific and business challenges. Under the guidance of a mentor, you’ll investigate a specific market, technology, or company, learn to approach industry professionals for insights, and produce a report published on EnergyMag’s platform. Interns build practical skills in market research, business issue analysis, professional communication, and synthesising information for decision-making in a real-world context. The program emphasises flexibility, allowing you to work remotely while engaging in structured, mentor-supported projects that develop transferable business and analytical skills.
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