Internships and Co-ops provide opportunities for students that match academic and personal interests while offering valuable insight to help determine and gain experience in their career path.
Our high schools and colleges coordinate various types of career opportunities with businesses for their students. Click on the email address for the contact at your school to access contact information and resources for internships and career assistance.
Alexander Central High
- Susan Gantt, Career & Technical Education Director, sgantt@alexander.k12.nc.us, 828.635.3324
Catawba Valley Community College
- Teresa Ray, Director, CVCC Career Services, tray@cvcc.edu, 828.327.7000 x4806, Website: http://www.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Career_Services/index.cfm
Catawba County Schools High Schools
- Mark Story, Career & Technical Education Director, mark_story@catawbaschools.net, 828.455.8333
Challenger High School
- Jennifer Shoemaker, Career and Citizenship Coordinator, jennifer_shoemaker@catawbaschools.net, 828.485.2980
Hickory Career & Arts Magnet
- Skye Lewis, Career Development Coordinator, lewissk@hickoryschools.net, 828.485.2980
Hickory High School
- Jeanne Turner-Simms, Career Development Coordinator, turnerje@hickoryschools.net, 828.322.5680
Lenoir Rhyne University
- Katie Wohlman, Director, The Alex Lee Career & Professional Development Center, Katie.wohlman@lr.edu, 828.328.7699, Website: http://cpdc.lr.edu/
Newton Conover High School
- Gary Towery, CTE Curriculum Coordinator, gary_towery@nccs.k12.nc.us, 828.465.0920