Mission Ready fueled by the Mission EDC

Mission Ready prepares Mission students for real-world success by connecting education with hands-on internship experiences. Through skill-building, mentorship, and career exposure, the program equips students with the confidence, knowledge, and professional readiness needed to thrive beyond the classroom.

Mission Ready envisions a future where every Mission student graduates career-ready, community-connected, and empowered to pursue meaningful opportunities, strengthening the local workforce and shaping the next generation of leaders in Mission, Texas.

What is Mission Ready?

Mission Ready places students in paid summer internships with local small businesses. → Businesses build their future workforce → Students learn & earn.

Students will:

Pre-program:

Apply for appropriate internships
Attend an “Orientation”
Interview for the job

During/Post-Program:

Gain a certification
Gain applicable job experience & Training
Earn an income for the summer

Employers will:

Pre-program:

Apply to be an employer
Attend an employer orientation
Interview candidates

During/Post-Program:

Gain access to new talent (at no cost)
Solve a business problem
Transfer knowledge to the next generation

15 different Internships in 15 different sectors

Agribusiness
Animal Science
Applied Agricultural Engineering
Food Science & Technology
Architectural Design
Design & Multimedia Arts
Digital Communications
Accounting & Financial Services
Business Management
Marketing & Sales
Culinary Arts
Network Systems
Advanced Manufacturing & Machinery
Manufacturing Technology
Welding
Automotive

Internship Timeline

April - Internship Applications open for Students
May - Interviews & Placement
June - Employer & Intern Orientation, Internship starts week of June 15
July - Internship continue, Internship ends week of July 24
August - Internship Program Graduation Celebration
September - Exit Interviews with Employers & Interns