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Internship
Internship
Students participate in a professional work experience opportunity aligned to their career pathway. They apply skills learned in the classroom to the workplace environment.
Internships can be done in-person or remotely based on the project selected by the company/organization
Suggestion: Internships can be done concurrently with teacher externship experiences
Internships should follow guidelines set by the US Department of Labor Factsheet #71
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships
Internship Goals
Internship Goals
Provide extended opportunities for learners to apply the technical and employability skills they have learned in the classroom and in previous work-based learning experiences in a workplace setting
Provide learners an opportunity to demonstrate professionalism in a high-stakes environment
Provide learners the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a company's / organization's project or workflow
Suggested Internship Checklist
Suggested Internship Checklist
Internship Checklist - Educators.pdfInternship Manager
Internship Manager
Organization
Organization
Assists worksite mentor to develop intern job description and application process. Acts as a liaison and main point of contact for the school coordinator. Manages all interns in the company/organization. Monitors progress and provides opportunities for interns to learn more about the company and the employability/transferable skills necessary to succeed in the internship.
Work Site Mentor
Work Site Mentor
Organization
Organization
Works as the direct supervisor to specific intern(s). Oversees the project and the role the intern holds in that project. Develops the job description and leads the application and interview process. Communicates with the school coordinator and internship manager about intern progress.
School Coordinator
School Coordinator
Point of Contact at the Partnering School
Point of Contact at the Partnering School
Generally found in high school internship programs.
Coordinates the internship and meetings with the student and families. Assists with developing training agreement based on job description. Monitor students and maintains documentation
Remote Internships Information
Remote Internships Information
Typically one-time experiences at school or through a huakaʻi or field trip to build student awareness of the wide range of career, college, and community options available to them
Exploration activities go beyond brief exposure of awareness-building experiences by extending the experience through multiple interactions or more rigorous student participation
Preparation level experiences strengthen student content knowledge and skills through coursework linked to extended interaction with community and industry professionals
Training experiences are extended interactions that require the application of the learned technical, employability, and academic knowledge in real-world industry settings
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