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Jr. Scholars Internship Program (Youthworks Partnership)

PRESCHOOL PROMISE INC

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jr. Scholars Internship Program

Overview: A two-phase initiative in partnership with Youthworks and Montgomery County, providing high school students and recent graduates with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in early childhood education.

Geographic Scope: Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio area (eight partner school districts: Dayton Public, Huber Heights, Jefferson Township, Kettering, Mad River, Northridge, Trotwood, West Carrollton)

Focus Areas:

  • Early childhood education career exploration

  • Foundational ECE knowledge

  • Hands-on classroom experience

  • Best practices aligned with state standards
  • Eligibility:

  • High school sophomores, juniors, seniors (2024-2025 academic year)

  • Recent high school graduates

  • Interest in early childhood education
  • Program Structure:

    Phase 1: Four-day introductory series

  • In-depth exploration of ECE career field

  • Essential background knowledge

  • Begins in November
  • Phase 2: Eight-week internship

  • Real-world experience at Preschool Promise sites

  • Comprehensive training, coaching, and mentorship

  • Learning and applying best practices aligned with state standards
  • Partnership: Collaboration between Youthworks, Montgomery County, and Preschool Promise Scholars Program

    Contact:

  • Dr. Tennille Love

  • Preschool Promise

  • 2251 Timber Lane, Dayton, Ohio 45414

  • Phone: (937) 329-2700
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact Dr. Tennille Love for more information and to apply
    2. Program begins Phase 1 in November
    3. Phase 2 (8-week internship) follows introductory series

    Timeline:

  • Phase 1 starts: November

  • Phase 2: Eight-week internship following Phase 1
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsworkforce-developmenteducation

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