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Welcome to PrepareRI!

PrepareRI is a statewide initiative designed to prepare all Rhode Island students with the skills they need for jobs that pay. The PrepareRI Internship Program provides students opportunities to explore careers via workplace learning experiences through paid summer internships. It represents a strategic partnership between the Rhode Island government, private industry leaders, the public education system, universities, and non-profits across the state.

PrepareRI High School Internship Program

  • Paid summer internships for public RI high school juniors
  • Experiential learning model
  • 2022 internships tentatively planned for on-site/in-person
PrepareRI High School

PrepareRI College Internship Program

  • Paid internships for first-generation college students
  • Open to sophomore – seniors
  • Must be enrolled at a RI college or university
PrepareRI College

Information for High Schools

  • Open to all public, public charter, and career/technical high schools

  • Encourage students from your school to participate

  • Request in-school or virtual visits from PrepareRI staff

  • Request in-school marketing materials

Inform Your Students

Information for Employers

  • Support students as they jump-start their career exploration

  • Help strengthen Rhode Island’s talent pipeline

  • Connect your company and employees with the community

  • Get involved with high school and/or college program

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Thank You to Our Funders and Partners

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