NAF Internship
The National Academy Foundation (NAF) requires that all AOIT students complete an internship using the skills they have learned in their AOIT pathways. The internship allows students to gain the soft skills of the office environment along with using the skills they have learned in the courses they have taken. Internships must be at least 80 in duration and are, ideally, compensated in some way.
In this video, some AOIT graduates provide some excellent advice about the process of applying for and securing an internship. Check it out!
IMPORTANT!
While we do all we can to share opportunities to which students may apply, we do NOT guarantee an internship placement. Students should start searching for internships early in junior year. They should apply to as many as possible.
We can pass along opportunities, but again, we do NOT guarantee an internship placement. Students are responsible for securing an internship or job for themselves in order to complete the program.
Those students who are unable to secure an internship, will still have gained all the benefits of learning via outside-of-class activities and experience the benefits of a smaller learning community, but will not complete the program.
Minimum Requirements and FAQ
Must be at least 80 hours
Must involve IT in some way (see Mr. Turner if you are not sure if your job qualifies)
Supervisor cannot be an immediate family member.
Can be in person or remote
Overview of the Process, When each part happens, and What to submit!
The above document contains links to opportunities for internships. We encourage you to apply to as many internships as possible. Please note, this is just a starting point for your internship search. Your best bet may be to look around the local area and find companies that you can contact directly regarding internship opportunities. We cannot guarantee internships, so you must actively pursue as many opportunities as possible.