StandOut Connect Reviews
StandOut Connect is a program created with the help of investment from The University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Innovation that matches high school students with internships at innovative companies.
Hear From Our Students
Since 2020, we have helped over 1000 gifted high school students from all over the world find meaningful internship opportunities through our professional training program. To learn more about what it is like to be a StandOut Connect student, we encourage you to read about us in news outlets such as Forbes and New York Weekly or watch the StandOut Connect review videos below that previous students made to share their experiences with you.
Examples Featuring a Few Interest Areas
Careers in Medicine
Careers in Finance & Computer Science
Careers in Business
Careers in Creativity
Careers in AI & Entrepreneurship
Careers in Social Impact
Careers in Climate Finance
Careers in Psychology
Careers in AI & Real Estate
Careers in Finance
Students Starting Careers in High School
1000+
Students matched with
meaningful internships
500+
Companies from top universities and accelerator programs
80%
Students who receive optional return offers
Just 10% of students globally complete an internship in high school, but 70% of students across top-50 universities do one. Program alumni have gone on to attend some of the following institutions and more.