At The Mignone HIVE we believe in the power of knowing your purpose and the joy of serving others with
it. Our vocational and service learning opportunities are designed around your interests, strengths, and
needs with personalized guidance provided as you learn. We encourage learning through doing and value
“mistakes” and “failures” as opportunities to learn. We work in collaboration with the DOR to provide
paid internships and apprenticeships opportunities to young people with disabilities. We are also able
to provide community service hours opportunities needed for graduation from public schools.
Internships
Internships at the HIVE are vocational learning opportunities that offer on the job experience and skill
building for ages 16-21. Internships at the HIVE do not result in a specific certification. With all
internships you will be given the opportunity to learn resume writing skills, interview skills, and soft
skills needed for any job. Also you will be offered additional knowledge through guided assignments and
coaching in your area of interest. See below for descriptions of the current internships offered and let
us know if you are interested. Please note that we are always looking to expand these opportunities and
if you don't see something that interests you, please navigate to the Future Offerings webpage and send
us a message from there.
Child Development Internship
Do you like playing, leading, and laughing? Come explore teaching and working
with children during our
workshops, classes, and camps. You will have the opportunity to observe lessons
being given, assist in
lessons, assist in lesson prep/planning/clean-up, and mentor/work directly with
children. We have 3
Levels of this internship so that you are able to gradually build your comfort
and skill level at your
own pace.
Animal Care Internship
Do you like animals? Come explore caring for and working with animals. You will
have the opportunity to
learn how to care for the bees, gerbils, reptiles, fish, and dogs that are part
of our HIVE. We are able
to separate this internship into specific types of animals you are comfortable
with as you gradually
build your skills in caring for them.
Business Administration Internship
Do you want to create and run your own business? Come explore some of the basics
of running a business.
You will have the opportunity to take inventory, assist in ordering supplies,
build schedules, observe
meetings, manage payments, and record timesheets.
Explorer Internship
Are you not sure what you want to do, but want to work? Come explore what we
have to offer at our HIVE,
dabbling in and trying a little piece of the internships and apprenticeships
that we offer without
committing fully to one area. Additionally, if you are part of the DOR you may
have the opportunity to
work for a restaurant or store in the community for a short time through this
internship.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships at the HIVE are vocational learning opportunities that offer on the job experience,
field certifications (for some), and BASIC skill building for ages 16-21. We are not currently part of
any union. With all apprenticeships you will be given the opportunity to learn resume writing skills,
interview skills, and soft skills needed for any job. Also you will be offered additional knowledge
through guided assignments and coaching in your area of interest. See below for descriptions of the
current apprenticeships offered and let us know if you are interested. Please note that we are always
looking to expand these opportunities and have some new offerings currently being designed. If you don't
see something that interests you, please send us a message in “Future Offerings” with your other ideas.
Food Handlers Apprenticeship
Calling all foodies, come get your Food Handler's Certification for San Diego
County. This certification
is required to work in any capacity where food is handled for the public. Come
learn the basics of safe
food handling while exploring next steps in the culinary and farming industries.
This Apprenticeship has
3 levels that include basic cooking and farming techniques.
Green Energy Apprenticeship
Do you love the Earth? Come and learn about different ways to be kind to our
planet while exploring
practical jobs related to this field. Collecting and sorting recycling will be a
main task in this
apprenticeship.
Custodial Apprenticeship
Do you have a knack for cleaning and organizing? Come explore a job in cleaning.
Learn basic skills in
this area that will make you stand out for any company.
Driving Apprenticeship
Do you want to learn how to drive? Come and practice for your written driving
permit test while you
assist in running errands and deliveries for our HIVE. You will also be
exploring jobs that involve
driving with this apprenticeship.