Workplace Experience Class
Harlem Internships
How do I get an internship?
Internships are for seniors who have taken 2 credits in their pathway courses and are on track to graduate. Having an internship requires students to have shortened schedule in order to go to work.
Contact your counselor or Ms. Walenga, shayna.walenga@harlem122.org, for more information.
Preparing for an Internship while in High School:
Freshman Year
Make sure you start to think about your pathway endorsement area and what type of work you could see yourself doing as a future career.
Talk with your teachers, parents, and counselor about taking the proper pathway courses while in high school.
Do well in all your classes. (Failing courses could prohibit you from taking the classes you really want later)
Sophomore Year
Continue to take classes in your pathway.
If you've changed your mind about your pathway you need to talk to your counselor about getting in the proper classes.
Make sure you teachers, parents, and counselor know you're interested in having an Internship as a Senior.
Junior Year
Continue to take classes in your pathway.
Attend the Internship Presentation held in November/December.
Fill out the Internship Request form.
Decide if you want to have the internship for only 1 semester or for the whole year.
Put the Workplace Experience (Internship) course on the course selection form for senior year.
Check your emails about Internship placement related meetings.
Senior Year
Make sure the Internship class is on your schedule.
Attend class and get 60 hours of work experience.
Gain skills and experience by participating in the Internship.