Program Overview

The AHS Achieve Internship Program offers rising juniors and seniors access to career related experiences and opportunities outside the classroom in professional settings. Internships allow students the opportunity to spark curiosity, develop skills, and gain insight towards potential career fields and pathways. Interns are matched with local businesses during the academic year, or summer months. The course consists of 60 (unpaid) hours and accompanying assignments, such as, defining learning objectives, maintaining reflective journals, and creating a poster for the school community. Credit will be awarded on a pass/fail basis up to 1.0 credit and is not calculated in the weighted GPA.

WHO

Avon High School juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria:

Good standing academically and behaviorally
Excellent attendance in all classes
Appropriate time available to meet the time commitment for participation in the internship program.
Age 16 years old and older

Time Commitment

60 Hours = ½ Credit
A maximum 10 hours per work week during the school year.

When

Summer, Fall, Winter, or Spring Semesters

Feedback

Internship Hosts are invited to provide written feedback utilizing the AHS Performance Assessment form at the end of the program.

Learning Objectives

Interns identify their Learning Objectives at the beginning of their internships, which will allow them to maximize their new learning experiences, develop and expand skills, apply classroom principles and gain career insights.

Journal Reflections

Interns are required to submit 3 reflection journals after each 20 hour increment.

Showcase Presentation

Interns will prepare and present a tri-fold poster showcasing their internship experience. This evening presentation will take place in the AHS Gallery following the internship period.

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