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Career Quest – Internship Courses

Finance Quest (Amazon Periscope)

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Amazon Periscope is an immersive program that supports students from their junior year through high school graduation. Students enter as rising juniors during the summer and progress through a two-year journey designed to increase awareness and interest in finance and accounting careers prior to college matriculation while building core leadership skills.  Students who successfully complete Amazon Periscope will earn a $400 stipend and 0.25 CTE credit.

Students receive ongoing mentorship and coaching, alongside annual summer educational experiences focused on finance and accounting careers. 

The summer educational experience introduces students to a wide array of topics, people, and activities. This includes leveraging Microsoft Excel and its functionality, first-hand experience in the day in the life of a Financial Analyst, a personal finance workshops, and a business case study culminating in a capstone project.

20 students who are currently in 10th grade will be accepted into this program. 

Pay: $200/week ($400 total)

  • Office Hours: May 28 at 3:00pm (Teams)
  • Orientation: Week of June 25 (Exact Time TBD)
  • Dates: July 28-August 8
  • Times: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Location: Amazon Campus financial offices
  • Two Weeks Summer 2025, one week Summer 2026

Details for the above opportunity may change. We will communicate any changes to applicants as soon as possible.