Work-Based Learning: Career Focus Internship

 

 

1/2 Credit/Semester                            Grade 12

Internships provide students with the opportunity to explore career interests by actively participating in a professional work environment. This competency-based program will allow students the opportunity to observe how decision making, problem solving, technology, communication and teamwork contributes to the workplace. Students will develop a professional portfolio that includes a cover letter, resume, and a capstone project directly related to their career of interest.  Seniors will be supervised by the Career Development Specialist and an assigned Workplace Mentor. A commitment to completing internship hours, weekly group internship meetings, weekly attendance forms, journal entries, and a capstone presentation are required. An Internship Application and Mentor/Mentee Agreement are also required prior to site approval. Internship hours (Minimum 65 hours) are completed outside of the regular school day. Students should plan to work 6-8 hours per week at their internship site during the school week.  

Prerequisites: 

• C average or higher (or permission of the instructor) and having passed all classes taken in the semester prior to the internship
• Successfully passed one (1) course related to the student’s industry of interest
• An excellent attendance and discipline record
• Teacher or School Counselor endorsement
• The ability to work independently
• Reliable transportation with an automotive insurance policy that includes the following coverage for the driver: Minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident liability, $100,000 property damage, and $5,000 medical payments in automobile insurance on the vehicle being used for transportation.
• Parent/guardian support and approval