What are the requirements for a Wheaton Internship?

A completed application (new version available August 18th) and resume must be on file with Ms. Gustin, I am located in room 1201. Students are encouraged to work with Ms. Gustin to secure a placement, before September 18, 2025.  Internships can be paid or unpaid and they should align with the student’s future career interests.  To express an interest now and be placed on the summer mailing list, please complete this Interest Form.

Some other considerations are listed below as you consider applying for an Internship.

• Students must provide their own transportation. 

• Students must complete weekly logs in online learning platform and assignments that are distributed via Canvas.

• Students will turn in a weekly log, electronically validated by a supervisor, with the hours they worked that week.

• Students must work a minimum of 12-15 hours per week for a triple period internship, 8-10 hours per week for a double period and five hours per week for a single period.  Students will receive ½ credit for each release period each semester.  Students do not receive academic credit for travel periods.

• Before students separate from an internship site, it MUST be discussed with Ms. Gustin before notifying the employer or host site. The expectation is that you will maintain an internship the entire time you are enrolled in the program. Leaving an internship site early (or securing one too late) will adversely affect your grade. 

• You are expected to leave the building after your last class. 

Because I don’t see you daily in a classroom, you will be expected to communicate with me if issues arise.  We will be using Canvas and it will be a primary form of communication between us. You are responsible for checking your MCPS Gmail and Canvas  accounts.

Disclaimer: Participation in extracurricular activities is difficult to do while participating in Internship. It takes a highly motivated student. Please make sure you will have the time to devote the minimum hourly requirement each week to your internship site in addition to other activities or obligations you may have.

What is expected of you during your Internship?

At an internship you are not just representing yourself, rather you are representing Wheaton. 

As a Knight we expect you to:

• Display a positive and respectful attitude

• Work with honesty and integrity

• Represent the organization in a responsible manner

• Perform their internship to a reasonable, acceptable standard

• Maintain good attendance and be ON TIME

• Conduct themselves in a professional manner, even when off duty

• Follow set policies and procedures when dealing with problems or issues

What is a Seminar and When are they held?

Along with the internship itself, the course requires weekly seminars. These will be held either in person or asynchronously. These seminars are to help support your growth and development as an intern or employee. Seminar objectives will be posted weekly on Canvas, due on at the end of the week, and must be submitted via Canvas submission. A more detailed schedule will be shared with Internship participants during the first week of school.

Topics:

Semester 1

• September - Workplace Safety

• October  - Time Management

• November - Workplace Etiquette

• December - Cell Phone and Social Media Use

Semester 2

• February - Getting Along with Coworkers

• March  - Self Assessment and Career

• April - Performance Reviews & Handling Criticism

• May - Leaving a Job & Preparing for the Future