High Tech Bound Broadband Intern

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 13,069 - 18,614; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire is offering a paid summer program called HighTech Bound designed for students entering their senior year of high school. This program provides an engaging, hands-on experience in a real-world software development environment.

Participants will have the chance to work closely with dedicated mentors and work on technology used in smart cars and internet devices, developing essential technical skills. The program also offers opportunities for future employment and provides high school credit.

Qualifications

• Must be entering senior year of high school.
• Available to work 40 hours/week during summer.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Take part in a hands-on experience to complete an assigned project.
• Develop real-world technical skills.
• Work with technology used in smart cars, internet devices, and more.
• Problem solve with new technologies.
• Prepare for an education in the technology field.
• Opportunities for employment after the program.

Education

Entering senior year of high school

Job description

Overview

HighTech Bound is a paid four to six-week summer program at The University of New Hampshire InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL) designed for students entering their senior year of high school. The program provides an opportunity for ambitious high school students to experience software development in a real-world environment.

You will work in a computer lab with dedicated mentors who will guide you through the summer, collaborating on a team to create a solution for an assigned project. You will use the latest technologies in software and hardware projects that are used in well-known companies and have the opportunity to research solutions that contribute to a tech project that will be used for years.

Responsibilities

• Take part in a hands-on experience to complete an assigned project
• Develop real-world technical skills
• Work with technology used in smart cars, internet devices, and more
• Problem solve with new technologies
• Prepare for an education in the technology field
• Opportunities for employment after the program
• Earn .5 high school credit through Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS)

Minimum Education & Experience

• Entering senior year of high school
• Available to work 40 hours/week during summer
• Must pass a pre-employment background check

Applicant Instructions

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV

Compensation

$11.50 /hour

Funding and Employment Terms

Please be advised that this position is supported by external sponsor funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of those funds. If sponsor funding is reduced or discontinued, employment may be modified or terminated in accordance with applicable policies.

About UNH

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast. The university promotes a dynamic learning environment with diverse perspectives and mutual respect.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values diversity and inclusiveness and encourages applications from qualified individuals. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Durham

Salary Grade: Adjunct Hourly Staff 00