STEP 1: APPLY IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A JOB OR IF YOU NEED A JOB

STEP 2: IF ACCEPTED YOU WILL RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHEDULING AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED.  STUDENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES TO BE ACCEPTED: 

• Priority Placement for rising seniors

• EBR School Enrollee

• Fall/Spring: Student must have transportation (Summer Internship has a transportation provided option)

• Students will apply through a portal and be placed in classes based on job-status, business partnership availability, and Industry Based Credential obtainments. 

• Have a valid Social Security Card 

• Have a valid State Issued ID 

• Must be able to complete an application of employment  

• Be on track for graduation  

• Must have a good attendance record 

• Must have a good discipline record 

• Must ensure that extracurricular activities do not interfere with your internship schedule 

• Be willing to submit to a background check and fingerprinting performed by the Louisiana State Police if required by company

• Be willing to submit to a drug screen if required by company

• Students will be enrolled in the appropriate internship course code at their home-school site and during summer school. 

• Have transportation* to and from work during the academic school year internship program. 

STEP 3: ATTEND PARENT/STUDENT ORIENTATION AND TURN IN ALL REQUIRED FORMS

STEP 4: COMPLETE 27 HOURS OF DEFINED LEARNING LESSONS 

• SUMMER: DURING BOOTCAMP

• FALL/SPRING: DURING SCHEDULED INTERNSHIP COURSE

• CHECK GOOGLE CLASSROOM

STEP 5: MEET WITH YOUR WORKSITE MENTOR AND TEACHER

STEP 6: FOLLOW YOUR WORK SCHEDULE AND ENSURE YOU: 

• CHECK IN DAILY WITH YOUR TEACHER

• FILL OUT YOUR TIME SHEET AND TURN IN WEEKLY (OR A COPY OF YOUR PAY STUB)

• "LEARN AND EARN"

*Transportation will be provided if needed during the summer internship program through our "Grow Our Own" initiative.  

Classroom instruction shall include career navigation, financial literacy, and workplace behavioral competencies including communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving should be aligned to the following 8 modules:

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• EBR Internship Preparation Course

Module 1 (3 hours): Career Interest and Strengths Survey – 

Objective: Identifying career interests and personal and technical strengths applicable to those interests, particularly high-wage, high-need career opportunities in their communities

• Career Assessment: Introduction to Different Careers

Module 2 (3 hours): Leveraging Your Strengths for Opportunity

Objective: Tailoring students’ experiences to capitalize on specific job opportunities

• Career Exploration

Module 3 (3 hours): Mastering Your Time: Strategies for Success

Objective: Learn and apply effective time management strategies and prioritization techniques.

• TIme Management

• Project Management and Study Skills

Module 4 (3 hours): Understanding Your Paycheck: Financial Literacy Basics

Objective: Develop the ability to read and understand pay stubs, taxes, and common deductions.

• Paychecks

• Personal Budget Project

Module 5 (4 hours): Building Connections: Networking and Collaboration in the Workplace

Objective: Understand the importance of networking and develop skills for effective engagement with colleagues, managers, and administrative staff.

• Workplace Communication

• Workplace Professionalism

• Networking Skills

Module 6 (3 hours): Tackling Challenges: Problem-Solving in the Workplace

Objective: Develop and apply effective problem-solving strategies in a workplace context.

• Problem Solving on the Job

Module 7 (4 hours): Launching Your Career: The Job Search and Beyond

Objective: Understand and navigate the job search, application, interview, and onboarding processes.

• Job Search, Writing a Resume and Cover Letter

• Building a Strong High School Resume

• Simulated Job Board and Interviews

• Interview Preparation

Administrative Director Workforce Development: Dr. Corie Buras

Workforce Development Coordinator: Dr. Ni'Shawn L. Stovall

Contact: WorkforceDevelopment@ebrschools.org 

• District Support and Itinerant (work with all schools & CTEC): Darlene Taylor, Marie Callagain, David Wilburn, Dr. Debra Wilkerson

• BRMHS: Kari Hicks

• Belaire: Gerrica Matthews

• Broadmoor: Ms. Cohen

• GOHS: Jadon Smith

• Liberty: Barbara Tolivar

• McKinley: Camilita Jack

• Northeast: Laurie Brown

• Northdale: Andrea Griffin

• Scotlandville: Ramona Guillory

• Tara: Mark Poullard

• Woodlawn: Roshanna Lee 

• Additional Summer Internship Teachers will assist with summer evaluations.