Summer Youth Internship Program

Earn Dual Enrollment Credit for Participating in the M-DCPS Summer Youth Internship Program

Miami Dade County Public Schools, in collaboration with sponsoring organizMDC Shark Finn holding up a sign about SYIPations, provides opportunities for students to participate in the Summer Youth Internship Program. The internship experience gives students a chance to gain real-world, hands-on experience, make lasting professional connections, and discover more about their interests and proficiency along a specific career path. Students that participate in this program can earn dual enrollment credit at Miami Dade College. For more information, please visit the Summer Youth Internship Website.

Available Courses

  • CIS1949: Co-op Work Experience 1: Computer Information Systems
    Designed as a work experience for students majoring in computer information systems programs. Students will learn to apply the skills and knowledge that they have acquired through their program of study in a real work environment.
  • EGN1949: Co-op Work Experience 1: Engineering
    Designed for students majoring in engineering programs. Students will learn to apply the skills and knowledge that they have acquired through their program of study in a real work environment.
  • GEB1949: General Business Internship 1
    Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain business experience while receiving academic credit. Students will learn to make connections between their internship experiences, academic coursework, and career goals.
  • HFT1949: Co-op Work-study Internships I: Hospitality
    This is a course designed to continue training in student’s fields of study through work experience. Students are graded based on documentation of learning acquired as reported by student and employer
  • GEB2949: General Business Internship 2
    This internship is a continuation of GEB 1949 and provides students with an opportunity to gain business experience while receiv­ing academic credit. Students will learn to make connections between their internship experiences, academic coursework, and career goals.
  • EME2040: Creativity, Innovation, and Technology for the 21st Century Learner
    The student will learn to manage a productive and safe technology environment by promoting creativity and innovation in the classroom. The student will gain 21st century knowledge, skills, and attitudes for applying technology.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for dual enrollment participation, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Meet the eligibility requirements of Miami Dade County Public Schools
  • Have a minimum 2.5 weighted High School GPA.
  • Complete the admissions application at Miami Dade College and the SYIP Program Registration Form

How to Apply

Step 1: Apply for Admission and Activate Your Student Account

  • If this is your first time taking classes at MDC, you must apply for Dual Enrollment Admission here.
  • Once your Admissions Application for Dual Enrollment has been processed, you will receive an assigned MDC ID Number.
  • To activate your student account, please click here..

Step 2: Complete the MDC SYIP Program Registration Form

Step 3: Wait for your official Email Registration

  • Miami Dade College’s Dual Enrollment Coordination Team will verify your participation with Miami Dade County Public Schools and register you for the internship course indicated on the MDC SYIP Course Registration Form.
  • You will be notified of your registration shortly after processing