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Jayco Proves High School Interns Provide Valuable Talent Pipeline
Jayco’s internship program began the same way as many others. Initially more of an informal program, internships were viewed as a way to positively impact students in Jayco’s community. After growing beyond the traditional college internship offerings through a formal partnership with Northridge High School, the company reinforced their internships, and crafted them into a proactive talent strategy.
The current iteration of Jayco’s high school internship program began during the 2020-2021 school year. While internships are typically thought of as opportunities for college students, Jayco’s program expanded to include high schoolers – predominantly juniors and seniors. It was created to “explore another talent pipeline – specifically more in our production areas,” says Ashley Newcomer, Jayco’s employee relations manager. “It focuses on students who potentially don’t see themselves going to college after high school, and want to jump right into the workforce.”
Creating Opportunities
Taking place during the school year, high …