In studying what is available for internships for older students, and in meeting people already employed in the field, a younger student can sometimes arrange for a shadowing opportunity and/or unpaid internship. Studying what is available may give the student ideas as to what functions they could learn about and/or contribute to... as well as professional expectations such as dress, demeanor, interviewing, qualifications, resume, etc. A student who successfully creates one or more of these opportunities may then write a brief synopsis of what was learned and incorporate that into a note of appreciation for the opportunity. I've seen this work well, and even result in the creation of a formal program for other young students to shadow/intern.
