Launch Your Future with UpSkill
UpSkill isn’t a typical internship—it’s a multi-year work-and-learn program that gives students paid, hands-on work experience alongside structured learning, preparing them for a real career in the Indiana Uplands.
| Year 1: Junior Year | Year 2: Senior Year | Year 3: Post Graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At the Worksite | 10-12 hours per week with employer | 15-20 hours per week with employer | Full or part-time employment |
| Related Instruction | Principles or concentrator class aligned with apprenticeship | Principles or concentrator class aligned with apprenticeship | Advanced training or college coursework |
| Additional Training | Industry-recognized certifications | Industry-recognized certifications | Advanced training or college coursework |
UpSkill apprentices are also eligible to earn work-based learning hours in support of the Indiana Diploma Readiness Enrollment or Employment Honors Plus seals.
With apprenticeship pathways in advanced manufacturing, business, information technology, engineering, and education, UpSkill students are not just preparing for jobs—they’re launching careers.
UpSkill Applicant Timeline
- January-February: Information sessions at schools
- March-April: Resume writing, mock interviews, and employer visits
- April: Applications due and interview days
- May: Selection announcement and orientation
- June: Optional start date
- August: Official start date
Participating Schools
Schools assist in recruitment, academic/career pathway alignment, monitoring, and scheduling.
- Barr-Reeve High School
- Bloomington Academy of Science & Entrepreneurship
- Bloomington High School North
- Bloomington High School South
- Bloomfield High School
- Brown County High School
- Eastern Greene High School
- Edgewood High School
- Hoosier Hills Career Center
- Loogootee High School
- Mitchell High School
- North Lawrence Career Center
- Orleans High School
- Owen Valley High School
- Salem High School
- Shoals High School
- Washington High School
Ready to Get Started?
If you have additional questions, we’re happy to help! Visit the UpSkill FAQs page or reach out to us at upskill@regionalopportunityinc.org.