Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Northrop Grumman High School Involvement Partnership

How can Northrop Grumman remain on the cutting edge of Technology and Innovation?
By inspiring the Next Generation of Big Thinkers……


Five San Diego Unified High School Seniors will have the opportunity to participate in Northrop Grumman’s High School Involvement Partnership this spring. They will be interning for 10 hours a week for 17 weeks. During their time at Northrop Grumman students will work directly with engineers and gain hands on experience with systems such as the Triton Missile and Global Hawk.

The purpose of the HIP Program:
·      Provide high school students with real life work experience in a corporate environment
·      Expose high school students to new and different career fields

All Placements are with STEM-based careers including:
·      Engineering
·      Business Development
·      Global Supply Chain
·      Manufacturing

What are the benefits?
·      Mentorship from Northrop Grumman STEM professionals
·      Professional work experience
·      Explore new and different STEM-related career fields
·      Develop new skills and talents
·      Increased practical knowledge and critical thinking skills
·      Gain new interests
·      Improve your resume
·      Experience at a Fortune 100 Company
·      Job Experience going into college
·      Potential opportunities for summer jobs and paid internships
·      $300 scholarship for continued education
·      Opportunity to apply for one of six $1,500 scholarships

Want to be involved next year? Here is what you need to be considered:
·      High School Senior
·      GPA 3.0 or greater
·      Transcripts and Attendance records are required
Coursework or extra-curricular involvement in one (or more) of the following:
·      CyberPatriot
·      Robotics Club
·      Project Lead the Way
·      Computer Science coursework
·      AP Math or Science
·      A completed application
·      In person interview (December)
Optional/Supplemental Items:
·      Resume & Cover Letter
·      Personal Statement
·      Letter of Recommendation