Earn Cash and College Credit Before Graduation: St. Louis Teen Internships Just Opened

You don’t have to wait for college to start earning real money and building a resume. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis just opened applications for the St. Louis Internship Program, giving high school sophomores and juniors the chance to pick up a paycheck, pocket college credits, and work alongside local professionals before graduation day.

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Overview: The St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP), operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, has opened applications for high school sophomores and juniors across the bi-state area. The initiative pairs eligible students (2.0 GPA minimum) with paid professional internships, mentorship, and transferable college credit ahead of the December 1 deadline.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis launches paid career placements and college credit pathways for local high school sophomores and juniors.

High school students in the St. Louis area can now apply for paid work experience, college credit, and career training through the St. Louis Internship Program (SLIP).

Run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL), SLIP connects local sophomores and juniors with professional jobs, mentors, and skill-building opportunities to help them get ready for college and future careers.

Program Benefits

  • Earn a paycheck through hands-on work experience.
  • Earn college credit while still in high school.
  • Network with local employers and professional mentors.
  • Build foundational workplace and life skills.

Who Can Apply To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • e a current high school sophomore or junior during the 2026-2027 school year.
  • Attend a high school within the St. Louis bi-state area.
  • Hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Show strong school attendance and good citizenship.
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Virtual Information Sessions Students and parents can attend an upcoming online session to learn more about the application process. Both sessions start at 6:00 PM:

  • Wednesday, October 14
  • Wednesday, November 4

Register for an info session online at bit.ly/2027SLIPAppSession.

Application Deadline All applications must be submitted by December 1.

How to Apply Visit bgcstl.org to fill out an application, or email questions directly to SLIP@BGCSTL.org.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need support most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. BGCSTL provides safe places, after-school programs, sports leagues, and summer camps across the bi-state area.

The organization operates six Club locations: Adams Park Club, Bethalto Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, and the Teen Center of Excellence. BGCSTL also runs Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis Internship Program.

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