Boardman, OR – Launched in 2019, our Morrow County High School Internship Program celebrated a record-breaking 2025–2026 school year! This proud collaboration between the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD), Morrow County and Ione School Districts, and the Port of Morrow hosted a record 75 interns who collectively logged over 7,819 work hours and earned more than $217,000!
Throughout its five-year history, the program has connected local students with 319 unique internship experiences across more than 60 different job openings, offering valuable real-world exposure right here in our community.
The real workforce exposure and skills gained are evident, with over 85% of our interns strongly agreeing that the program is valuable for their academic and professional growth. Additionally, 80% stated that the experience directly influenced their future career and educational plans.
By creating opportunities for students early on, this partnership continues to shape tomorrow’s leaders. We appreciate our dedicated school districts and local business partners for their collaboration and investment in our students’ futures.
By Kaylee Christy, Port of Morrow Workforce Development Intern