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The San Diego Symphony’s High School Ambassadors program provides students across San Diego County with meaningful training and employment experiences in the performing arts field.
High School Ambassadors is a paid summer internship program designed to build college and career readiness. This 2-week program combines training with on-the-job experience for high school students (ages 16 – 18) across San Diego County.
Throughout the program, Ambassadors will develop essential skills for future careers across various fields, with a particular focus on the performing arts. Participants will participate in personal and professional development workshops led by Symphony staff and guest speakers that cover topics such as careers in the arts, resume and interview skill building, financial literacy and public speaking. Additionally, students are employed as ushers for the San Diego Symphony’s 2025 Summer season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. As a culminating project, participants will collaborate to create, plan, and present their own original San Diego Symphony concert, highlighting their collective creativity and leadership skills.
"I had the best time, met some of the coolest new friends, and enjoyed every minute being at the Shell, and was blown away learning about venue management. Most importantly, I experienced a sort of revelation about where to go from here with my studies and career, all thanks to this program!" – Blake Ledezma, Point Loma High School, Point Loma, Class of 2025
"Thank you and all of the people that took time from their day to come speak to and inspire us—I think a lot of us came out of the program with role models or a better sense of what we want to do in the future and having that experience first-hand is a very comforting thing." – Kona Ellis, Olympian High School, Chula Vista, Class of 2024
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