Program Details:

• Internship Period: May 20 – June 13, 2025
  (End date may be extended due to snow days.)

• Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week

• Compensation: Unpaid

• Location: Must be within a 30-mile radius of New Canaan

• Eligibility to Participate in Sports/Extracurriculars: Yes, internships occur during school hours

• Mandatory Meetings: March 18, 2025 &  May 19, 2025

Eligibility Requirements:

1. Application Requirements:

   • Submit the SIP Application via SchooLinks (Located on ClassLinks under “Senior Internships”)

   • Applications will be available on- date coming soon!

1. • Deadline to apply: January 9th, 2025

Note: if the application is not submitted by the deadline, you will not participate in SIP and you will remain in your classes from May 20-June 13, 2025.

2. Academic and Graduation Requirements:

   • Must be passing all courses with good attendance.

   • Must meet all graduation requirements (academic and otherwise). 

Internship Selection Options:

When applying for the NCHS Senior Internship Program, students must complete one of the following two application types:

1. Self-Design Option

What is it?

You create and arrange your own internship with a specific organization or company.

Requirements:

• • Sponsor Confirmation: Before submitting your SIP application, you must confirm with your sponsor (internship supervisor) that they will host you.

  • Sponsor Details: Ensure that your sponsor has reviewed the Self-Design Host Factsheet and provide the following information when submitting your application:

    • Sponsor’s name, job title, company, email, and phone number

    • Detailed description of your role

Approval Required:

• All self-designed internships are subject to SIP Committee approval.

Restrictions:

• • No Family or Current Employers: Internships cannot be with a family member as your supervisor or at places where you currently work.

  • Existing Program Sites: You cannot self-design an internship at a site that is already part of the NCHS program.

    • To verify if a site is part of the program, email Mrs. Kelly DelMazio at kelly.delmazio@ncps-k12.org.

    • A list of current internship sites will be available on the SchooLinks platform starting in beginning/middle of December.

  • Location: In- person internships must be within a 30 Mile-Radius of New Canaan. Remote work allowed, but students must meet with their supervisor at least once a day via video conference.

  • Supervisor Requirements: The supervisor must be at least 21 years old.

2. Placed by the School Option

What is it?
You choose from internships provided by the school and are placed in one of your selections.

Requirements:

• • Internship Selection: You will review a list of available internships and select 15 internship sites that interest you, ranking them 1-15.

  • The school will place you at one of your 15 choices.

  • No internships with family members as your supervisor or places where you currently work.

Program Requirements:

1. Meetings & Attendance:

   • Mandatory meetings must be attended (March 18 and May 19).

   • Good attendance is required during the internship (no vacations, college visits, or elective surgeries).

   • Submit a signed Intern/Parent Contract (to be sent out in March)

2. Journal and Time log Submissions:

   • Respond to journal questions.

   • Submit your weekly time log which will be approved by your internship sponsor.

   • Failure to complete this will result in no credit on the school transcript for the internship.

3. End-of-Year SIP Reception:

   • Attend the SIP Reception at the end of the program.

Questions?

For more details or inquiries, please contact: Mrs. Kelly DelMazio, Senior Internship Coordinator
Email: kelly.delmazio@ncps-k12.org
Phone: 203.594.4752