Case Study: Community High School District 155 scales micro-internships and career-connected learning with SchooLinks

Community High School District 155 expands micro-internships to 300+ students a year with SchooLinks

Community High School District 155, a school district in Illinois, sought to expand equitable access to real-world career experiences for its students. Their challenge was scaling high-quality work-based learning, as internship access was inconsistent and managing the complex logistics of such a program was a significant barrier. They partnered with the vendor SchooLinks and utilized its college and career readiness platform to build a more cohesive system.

Using SchooLinks, the district implemented a centralized system to manage its micro-internship program, digitize forms, track student progress, and build a robust network of industry partners. This solution allowed them to scale their program from zero to over 300 students annually, with a 95% completion rate. SchooLinks provided the infrastructure for efficient coordination, cutting paperwork volume by roughly 70% and enabling deeper, data-driven partnerships with employers.

Community High School District 155