mentor information
click above if you are interested in becoming a mentor
Why become a mentor?
Our academic interns will add value to your organization through the projects they undertake.
Our academic interns will benefit greatly from the mentorship they receive and the projects they complete. When situated in an adult workplace environment, students will have a chance to reflect on the role of work in their life and in society. Students who complete academic internships are more likely to attend and complete college. Many of our students will be the first generation in their families to graduate from college.
What will you do as a mentor?
share your educational and professional journey with your intern
co-create a project with your intern that adds value to your business or organization
develop a schedule to regularly meet with your intern to provide feedback on the project
attend a Presentation of Learning (PoL) in May where students will present their final projects to mentors, peers, teachers, and families
Taking on an Intern
The decision to take on a CHS intern is a great way to both educate the future workforce and get some help from intelligent and dedicated individuals. Overall, your job as a mentor is to provide an educational and professional environment.
Many students will say that what really made their internship was having a good mentor.
The Project
The program revolves around choosing a project or projects for the student to complete over the 2 month-long internship. The project should be something that benefits the business or organization while teaching the student valuable workplace skills. Choosing the right project is vital for the ideal internship experience. There are a wide range of things your intern could be doing for their project. The PBL teacher will support the project development process.
Ask your intern what they feel most confident doing, think about what your company needs done, and work from there!