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Career Internship is a school and business partnership in which seniors develop workplace skills during an internship at a local business or agency. The goal of the program is to provide students with work site training that will empower them as they pursue their career goals.
Career Internship is a school and business partnership in which seniors develop workplace skills during an internship at a local business or agency. The goal of the program is to provide students with work site training that will empower them as they pursue their career goals.
Benefits for Students
Develop realistic outlook on the educational and skill competencies it takes to enter the workplace
Expose workplaces and careers they may not know exist
Connect what is learned in the classroom to the skills needed to succeed in careers
Apply academic and technical classroom learning
Define and explore their won career paths, including higher education to achieve career goals
Recognize the connection between school, work, and goals for the future
Practice positive work habits and attitudes
Establish professional contacts for future employment, mentoring, and networking
Benefits for Employers
Assist in making the link between learning and earning
Discover new skills and talents in the process of sharing job skills
Make a difference in the future workforce with minimal time commitment
Partner with schools to prepare students for their futures
Establish meaningful relationships with young people
Create a pool of skilled and motivated potential employees
Showcase your place of work by increasing visibility in the community
Inform students about careers in your industry or line of work
Enable employees to easily participate in a community activity
Strengthen and promote involvment in education
Benefits for Schools
Expand curriculum and extend learning facilities
Enhance career development curriculum
Form positive relationships with community members and local employers
Make education more relevant and valuable for students
Internship Information
Career Internships may be set up for one semester or an entire school year.
Internships may be paid (minimum of 10 hours/week) or unpaid (minimum of 8 hours/week) positions depending on the situation.
Students report to the internship site for 1 1/2 to 2 hours each day in a typical internship.
The goal of completing a minimum of 8-10 hours at an internship site each week.
Special internship situations may allow a student to intern only 2 to 3 days a week for a longer time period while still maintaining a goal of at least 8-10 hours a week at the internship site.
Internship are typically set up for either 8:00-10:00 a.m. or 1:45-3:15 p.m.
Work Schedules are submitted through Google Classroom to the CAP advisor weekly and verified by the internship site supervisor twice a month.
On-site visits are conducted once a quarter, or more often if needed.
Evaluations are completed by the internship site supervisor each quarter.
The first two weeks of the internship consist of daily assignments on Classroom as placements are finalized.
Weekly Assignments/Projects on Google Classroom focus on skills and techniques of becoming a highly effective employee while building your career portfolio.
Interns are encouraged to meet face-to-face/Zoom with the CAP advisor as needed. Meetings may be required depending on the circumstances.
Visit with your counselor and the Career Awareness Program advisor to setup your internship and prepare for future employment success!
Visit with your counselor and the Career Awareness Program advisor to setup your internship and prepare for future employment success!
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