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 26-27

• 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.  

June 1-4 (8-2 daily): Mandatory Bootcamp for all Summer Interns

• Forms and Defined Careers must be completed before reporting to work site

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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Log into Defined Careers

• 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.