2. Problem/Goals:
• High school students have difficulties
finding internships on their own
o Reasons:
Teachers are the ones that get internship info
from companies directly. Not the students.
Companies often do not have external sites with
internship postings
• There aren't many companies who are
willing to offer internships to high school
students
3. Market -- Targeted Audiences
- High school students who wish to prepare
their career early
- Companies and corporations that would like
to hire high school interns
4. Unique Features:
1. Companies and students can have direct
and facilitated contact with one another
1. Notifications for any new internship postings
1. Set reminders for saved events with to-do
list for each event
1. Send out recommendation letter requests to
multiple teachers directly from the app
5. Competitors Comparison:
Competitor Comparison Chart
App / site Includes Eligible for Eligible for Event Best for a
Name Searching for High School College Notifications?
Internships? Students? students?
high school
student?
Early Bird Yes Yes Yes Yes
LinkedIn No Yes Yes No
Internships. Yes No Yes No
com
6. Competitors
LinkedIn is a professional network site that:
*Provides contact and job opportunities
*Targets to college level or above
*$395.00 30-days posting
Internships.com is a job search site that:
*Provides internships from companies to
students
*Targets college/graduated students
*Free posting
8. Future Expansion:
• Registration for community events and volunteering
opportunities
• Connecting with career development offices in colleges
to better the future of both high school and college
students.
• Creating a homepage linked with the app for ease of
use by companies
• Allow companies to post career development
workshops as well as job shadowing opportunities
