Ages 16-21

NXTLEVEL WORK

Clocked In: Get experience. Get paid. Get ready.

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Could Clocked In be for you?

Students must meet the program's eligibility requirements, including:

  • Age 16+

    Participants must meet the program's age requirements.

  • Current IEP or 504 plan

    Participants must have qualifying documentation.

  • Complete the eligibility process

    Participation depends on eligibility verification and the required program and referral documentation.

  • Ready to participate

    Students must be able to take part in the preparation, internship, and post-internship activities.

Not sure if you qualify? That's okay. Reach out and the NXTLEVEL team will help determine the right next steps.

Check My Eligibility

How Clocked In works

More than a paid internship: preparation, paid work experience, individualized support, and planning for what comes next.

  1. Check eligibility

    First, let's make sure the program is a fit. Families share the information needed to confirm eligibility, and eligibility must be confirmed before participation.

  2. Discover

    We get to know more than a resume: strengths, interests, career goals, schedule, transportation, work preferences, and support needs.

  3. Get ready

    Required pre-internship programming covers workplace expectations, professional communication, working with supervisors, self-advocacy, and safety, so students know what to expect before day one.

  4. Get matched

    NXTLEVEL looks for the best available fit with a vetted employer partner, based on what we learned in discovery. It's not about filling an open slot.

  5. Clock in

    Up to 150 paid hours of real work with a participating employer, building skills, confidence, and professional relationships.

  6. Get support

    Dedicated skills training and support throughout the internship, including check-ins, coaching, and communication with the employer.

  7. What's next

    Post-internship programming turns the experience into an updated resume, references, interview stories, and a next-step plan.

Clocked In

Paid Internship

Clocked In connects eligible young people with paid, real-world internship experiences built around their strengths, interests, goals, and support needs. Employer partners are vetted before hosting interns and work with NXTLEVEL to provide meaningful work, clear expectations, supervision, and regular feedback.

Topics Covered

  • Workplace expectations
  • Professional communication
  • Time and attendance
  • Working with supervisors
  • Self-advocacy
  • Workplace safety

What You'll Learn

  • Update your resume
  • Identify new skills
  • Build professional references
  • Plan your next step

Support on the Job

  • Skills trainer check-ins
  • Student coaching
  • Employer communication
  • Progress monitoring and feedback

Questions families ask

How much does Clocked In cost?

There is no cost to eligible participants while grant-funded internship slots remain available.

Do interns get paid?

Yes. Clocked In includes up to 150 hours of paid work-based learning for eligible participants who complete the required process.

Who can participate?

Clocked In serves eligible young people beginning at age 16 who meet the program's eligibility requirements, including qualifying documentation such as an IEP or 504 plan.

Can I choose where I intern?

A discovery process helps NXTLEVEL identify best-fit opportunities based on interests, strengths, goals, support needs, logistics, and available employer placements. Specific employers or industries cannot be guaranteed.

Do I have to take classes?

Yes. Pre- and post-internship programming are part of Clocked In and help students prepare for the workplace and use the experience afterward.

Is reaching out the same as enrolling?

No. Reaching out begins the eligibility process. It does not guarantee eligibility, enrollment, a specific placement, or an immediate start date. Eligibility and an available funded slot must be confirmed first.

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Ready to check eligibility?

Reaching out starts the eligibility process. It does not guarantee a placement or a start date.

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Classes start in November

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