One of the capstone experiences for Calhoun students is our Senior Work program. This year, from April 13 through May 20, twelfth graders will participate in internships paired with an in-school companion course designed to help them transition from high school to their personal and professional futures.

This spring, Calhoun needs to match 70 seniors with internship opportunities, and we need your partnership to succeed. Having a diverse pool of options enables us to make better matches for all seniors, resulting in more satisfying experiences for both students and supervisors. 

How You Can Help

• Host a student as an intern. Senior Work internships are relatively small in scale (~15 hours per week over six weeks and unpaid) but hugely impactful for our students. 
• Spread the word and help Calhoun recruit potential internship hosts. If there are folks within your personal or professional network who might be willing to host a Senior Work internship, please forward this information to them, or put them in touch with Lisa Merritt or Emily Capkanis.

How to Learn More

Details about the program and a link to volunteer an internship can be found here.

Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity, for spreading the word, and for helping create the best possible finish to the year for our Class of 2026!

Learn more & volunteer

The Senior Work Team

Lisa Bianchi Merritt
Co-Director of College Counseling

Semeka Smith-Williams
Upper School Assistant Director

Ellen Kwon
Upper School English Teacher & 12th Grade Dean

Emily Capkanis
Upper School Art Teacher