Student Training And Resource Sharing (STARS) is an 8‑week paid summer internship for students over the age of 16 at one of our project sites.
Safety First
Safety is TVA’s #1 priority.
Anyone who participates in the STARS program will be required to go through TVA training, including:
Orientation
Human Performance Tools
Hazard Recognition
Additional safety modules as required
What’s in It for You?
You will gain real‑world experience working on actual TVA projects and facilities.
This experience is especially beneficial for students considering a career in trade skills.
You will learn standard industry practices used by the country’s largest public power provider (TVA).
This experience will look excellent on a résumé.
And yes—you will earn a paycheck while also gaining valuable life experience.
About the Program
The TVA STARS Program is a school‑to‑work initiative started in 2022.
It is designed to help students build skills needed to compete in today’s workforce.
Upon completion, students will have foundational knowledge in:
Engineering
Construction
Facilities practices used in the industry today
The program benefits all students, whether they plan to pursue college or begin a career after high school.
Get Started Now!
Talk to your CTE teacher to learn how you can participate in the STARS Program.
If you’re ready to work hard, gain skills, and earn while you learn, this program is for you.
LHS Juniors, LHS Sophomore
The Tennessee Governor's Schools provide 11 challenging and high-intensity programs for rising 11th and 12th grade students. Each school offers a unique learning environment for students interested in the arts, humanities, agriculture science, STEM programs, advanced mathematics, physics, leadership, international studies, Tennessee history, or potential teaching careers. Students interested in participating in a Governor's School should complete the online application; see link to it below. Applications, submission information, and critical deadlines will be posted on the webpages of each individual Governor’s Schools site. Contact your School Counselor for more information.
