Internships & Apprenticeships

In order to participate in a WBL program, students must:

• Read the Lexington County School District One Work-Based Learning Manual and complete a Work-Based Learning Application

• Be at least 16 years old 

• Submit the application to the Career Specialist at LTC by the term due dates.

• Agree to conform to the rules, regulations, and responsibilities outlined by the school, district, and business/organization

• Provide own transportation and health and accident insurance coverage throughout the WBL experience to cover the student to and from the worksite

• Ensure that the class(es) to be dropped from their schedule is not a graduation requirement

For participation in CTE Internship & Apprenticeships (Michelin/Electrical/SCDE Bus Shop), students must:

• Be at least 16 years of age

• Be enrolled in the final class or have completed the final level of a Career and Technology program (CTE)

• Identify and acquire employment that is related to his/her CTE program. This work experience must extend and expand the student's knowledge and skills beyond the scope of a part-time job. Consult with the appropriate CTE teacher for possible worksites

• Receive an 80 or higher in the Level I or II (if applicable) CTE program, teacher and counselor recommendations

• Have no major discipline offenses

For participation in Senior Internship programs, students must:

• Be at least 16 years of age

• Be classified as a senior

• Identify and acquire employment that is related to his/her career goal as identified on the student’s IGP . This work experience must extend and expand the student’s knowledge and skills beyond the scope of a part-time job. If a determination cannot be made from the application as to how the job relates to the student’s career goal, the application may be rejected. There should be no expectation of payment for the internship employment unless agreed upon prior to the placement.

• Must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA

• No major discipline offenses

• Be recommended by a teacher and school counselor

For participation in Sports Medicine Clinicals programs, students must:

• Be in 11th or 12th grade

• Have completed Sports Medicine 1 and Sports Medicine 2

• Have had CPR and AED training

• Be approved by the school’s Athletic Trainer

See Michele Dennis or email: mjdennis@lexington1.net if you have questions or need an application.