EHSS.org - Enterprise for High School Students

To access EHSS's services and job opportunities, you must become a member. If you are 14-18 years old and are a San Francisco high school student or enrolled in a GED program, call (415) 392-7600 ext. 1 for more information.

Once you've completed Pathways or This Way Ahead, you are eligible to apply for jobs through our job bank as well as apply for three paid Enterprise summer employment programs.

Career Exploration Program (CEP). Interested in finding out what it's like to work as a graphic designer? A dental assistant? An architect? A veterinarian? A lab technician? These are just a few of the 35 career options that you can explore through our nationally recognized Career Exploration Program (CEP).

We partner with a diverse group of businesses and organizations in San Francisco to provide you with career exposure and experience in a professional environment. You'll gain hands-on experience, make connections, and acquire skills while working with professionals in a field that interests you. You will receive a stipend at the successful completion of the program. This highly competitive, seven-week summer internship program extends from mid-June through July and is for students who have completed their junior or senior year of high school.

Junior Caddie Program. In the Junior Caddie Program, you'll work outdoors on summer weekends at the prestigious Olympic Club golf course. Learn about golf, course maintenance, and golf etiquette. Meet knowledgeable golfers, gain skills and work experience, and earn money in this summer outdoor work opportunity. This program is open to all students in 9th - 12th grades. Program participants who have completed their junior or senior year are eligible to apply for the David Rawson Memorial Scholarship. The Rawson Scholarship is granted annually and ranges from $1,000 to $4,000.

Summer Gardening Program. If you love being outdoors or are interested in environmental stewardship, become part of the Summer Gardening Program. You'll learn gardening skills, bond with your team, gain valuable work experience, and enjoy a physical challenge. Earn money while working outdoors, work with students from all over San Francisco on your youth crew, and make the city a more beautiful place. It's a demanding job, but the rewards are great. This program extends from mid-June through July and is open to students in 9th - 12th grades.

My first experience with an Enterprise Career Exploration Program (CEP) intern was in 2009 and Jessica was fantastic. She supported the marketing team by conducting internet research, summarizing data from customer feedback surveys, and creating PowerPoint presentations. She was diligent, personable, and professional.

We were fortunate that Chevron Energy Solutions was able to give her this opportunity. It is an experience that can influence future career choices, especially for a high school student.

On a personal level, I found working with a student intern deeply rewarding. Jessica is now in her first year at University of California, Santa Cruz and we are still in touch.