Career Partnership Program
The Career Partnership Program (CPP) is a partnership between the Greater Meredith Program and the Inter-Lakes School District.
The Greater Meredith Program (GMP) is a nonprofit community economic development organization seeking to enhance our economic vitality, historical and cultural heritage, and town-wide beautification.
The Career Partnership Program is based in the Guidance Department at the Inter-Lakes Middle High School. Melisa Moore, the Director of CPP, assists students in obtaining job shadows and internships in the local community. She also works between the community and the school to bring guest speakers into the classrooms as well as provide an annual job fair, career readiness workshops, volunteer opportunities and job listings throughout the year.
This is a beneficial program for both the school, the GMP and the community at large by providing a strong networking system between the students and the local business community. The focus being on career experiences and guiding students to choose an industry that they are interested in pursuing.
See What Our Students Are Up To!
Forest Career Day
April 17th, CPP took 11 students to the Forest Career Day at Bear Brook State Park where they learned all about different fields including Forestry, Wildlife, Conservation, Forestry Technicians, and Natural Resources through exhibitions and hands-on experiences
Career Day 2025
April 18th was the CPP Interlakes Middle High School Annual Job Fair. Students in grades 7-12 met with 26 different local businesses and were able to apply for jobs and interview on the spot. This is a great opportunity each year for both students and the local community
Hermit Woods Kitchen
Kaylon Sweet, Chef of Sweet Mercy Kitchen at Hermit Woods, was a guest speaker in Foods 2 and made Bolognese and Carbonara pastas with the students while talking to them about the path he took to become a chef.
Resume Workshops
In January, February and March CPP hosted Resume Writing Workshops to get students ready for the Summer Job Fair on April 18.
Bakery Internship
Student Mia Diamond started her internship at Blissful Bakery and will be working there on Thursdays.
FBLA
In January, CPP arranged for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club to take a tour of Gunstock Resort and learned all about the inner workings of a year round resort.
Volunteers
ILMHS volunteers help decorate for the GMP Annual Meeting
Annual Meeting
Three of ILMHS National Honor Society students volunteered to help with registration at the GMP’s annual meeting.
Westcott Law Office
Jenna recently enjoyed a Job Shadow experience at Wescott Law spending the day with two lawyers and a paralegal
Goldenview Healthcare
Samantha has started an internship at Goldenview Healthcare Center and will receive her LNA while there
Speare Memorial Hospital
Five Juniors attended the Speare Memorial Hospital Job Shadow Day
NHTI Tradeapalooza
8 students attended the NH Bringing Back the Trades Tradeapalooza at NHTI with guest speaker Mike Rowe from the show Dirty Jobs and a career fair
Speare Radiology
Meadow is interning in the Radiology Department at Speare Memorial Hospital
Learn More About the CPP
The Career Partnership Program (CPP) is an initiative co-sponsored by GMP and the Inter-lakes School District that provides students the opportunity to explore future career planning through job shadowing and internships and hands-on working experiences in and around Meredith.
CPP director Melisa Moore can be reached at ILMHS: (603) 279-6162 ext. 2585, or by email.
What Students Should Know
The beauty of the Career Partnership Program is it allows students to experiment with different career options BEFORE committing to a particular college, major or field of employment.
Most interns are unpaid positions, but credits are available for an internship. Students must be passing all their classes to participate in this program.
For more information, please contact Melisa Moore at the Career Partnership Program by calling ILMHS at (603)279-6162 or email melisa.moore@interlakes.org.
What is the difference between a job shadow and an internship?
An internship has a set schedule each week and students participate in various functions within the business. Students make connections with the business community, gain knowledge and real-world experience in a job field of interest and may also earn high school credit.
Join the CPP Advisory Committee
The Career Partnerships Program is a sub-committee of the Economic Development Committee. This shared initiative with the Inter-Lakes School district is funded in part by our local SAU#2. Donations and funds raised for this program are used to support our local students to provide off-campus field trips, welcome guest speakers, support internships and job shadows, and host events such as the annual spring job fair.
If you are interested in participating in the CPP Advisory committee please reach out to CPP Director Melisa Moore, M.Ed (603) 279-6162
Committee Chair: Chris Kelly
CPP Advisory Committee: Lindsay Weiner, Caroline Rockafellow, Nick Leighton, Holly Vieten, Amanda Downing, Amy Burke, Cathy Sleeper, Jeanie Forrester
List of Businesses the CPP Has Worked With
Aiken Financial Planning
Goldenview Healthcare Center
Greater Meredith Program
Gunstock Resort
Inter-Lakes Elementary School
Inter-Lakes Middle High School
Lakes Media Network
Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Chamber of Commerce
Meredith Fire Department
Meredith Police Department
New Hampshire Department of Transportation
Project Happy
Remax Innovative Bayside Realty
SnapRoot
Speare Memorial Hospital
Wescott Law
With my diverse experiences and a fresh perspective, I am excited to step into the role of Director of the Career Partnership Program. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a passion for education and community development. I come to this role having worked in the Inter-Lakes School District for five years as a paraeducator, extra-curricular coach, and soccer coach, providing guidance and support to participants, as well as gaining valuable insights into the educational system and student development. Prior to this, I dedicated 15 years to the nonprofit sector, as an event planner and fundraiser, developing strong partnerships and creating impactful community events. I am passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential. I am excited about fostering new partnerships that will enhance career opportunities that will benefit our future workforce and lead to the success of the program.