CvHS CTE Internship
Student Intern Guidelines
Eligibility Requirements:
Be classified as a JCPS junior or senior during the semester of the internship
Be at least 16 years old and have successfully completed at least 2 CTE courses
Have an unweighted GPA of at least 2.0
Be on track to graduate
Be up-to-date on all JCPS Core Career Development Plan lessons in Xello
Other Considerations:
Students are responsible for their own internship placement prior to the start of the course
The Career Development Coordinator or School Counselor is not responsible for finding an internship host for the student
Students may participate in paid or unpaid internships
The student must have reliable transportation to and from the work site
The Career Development Coordinator has the right to validate the integrity and safety of the internship site
Students may not be evaluated by a relative at the internship site
Interns are representing JCPS while participating in this course
If a student has discipline issues and/or excessive absences as outlined by JCPS Board Policy during the semester prior to the internship, principal approval will be required before being considered for the course
Space is limited.
If more eligible students apply than are allowed in the course, a lottery will be used to determine placement. Seniors needing the course for graduation will be given priority
Students may be expected to attend in-person meetings with the Career Development Coordinator throughout the course as needed
Students will be notified by their Career Development Coordinator or School Counselor regarding placement in the course
The student and parent/guardian will be expected to sign the JCPS CTE Work-Based Learning Agreement which will be shared electronically via CTE360
If required paperwork is not completed within the first 10 days of the semester, the student will risk being removed from the course
Complete the required assignments outlined in the course syllabus
Students will submit all course assignments via Canvas
N.C. Department of Transportation
High school intern Program
NCDOT High School Intern Program
A year-round paid internship program that provides an opportunity for high school students to work one semester or consecutive semesters as interns in the various fields at the Department of Transportation. Students learn about the work performed at NCDOT and gain valuable exposure.
Through this continuous structured program, students will gain exposure to a variety of opportunities in professional work experience that connect classroom experiences and potential career choices within NCDOT. The High School Internship Program provides students with professional work experience that connects their classroom experiences and potential career choices.
Interns work directly with NCDOT hiring managers to customize their High School Internship experience. They will have the opportunity to participate in meetings, educational tours and other activities designed to broaden their perspective of public service and state government. There are numerous internship positions available at various NCDOT division & units located throughout North Carolina.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a currently enrolled high school junior or senior
Must be at least 16 years old at the time of employment
Minimum overall GPA of 2.3 (based on 4.0 scale)
Must demonstrate GPA by attaching a transcript
Must provide own transportation