RULES:
Be qualified Senior at the start of the academic year
Be at least 16 years old
Have a valid work permit or Social Security card
Have at least 1 to 2 class periods (maximum of 3) available to accommodate the program in your schedule.
Must be employed by the 5th day of school and maintain employment for the duration of the school year.
Work the required number of hours each week... 10 or 15 based on how many periods of work early release you have.
Must have, or arrange for, reliable transportation to/from school/work.
May not be self-employed, be employed by or report directly to a family member, or have a job considered “hazardous".
HIGHLIGHTS:
Enjoy early release and earn credit for it! When in Internship, you enjoy 1 or 2 periods of work early release and earn 1 credit for each period in the program.
Have more control over your time. You create your own work schedule and gain flexibility with your time. Your school day will end after 6th or 7th period, and you are in control of what happens next. Or your school day could begin 2nd or 3rd period if you have a morning Internship. Some days you may report to work, some days you can focus on homework/studying. Other days, you may head to the gym, take a nap, or grab some extra work hours to boost your earnings. It’s up to you!
In every job, every position, you will learn valuable skills (soft skills, transferable skills, interpersonal skills and job specific skills) that will benefit you in the future. Working boosts your confidence (and your bank account!) and significantly increases your chances for success beyond high school.
Eligibility of students: The student shall:
● Be in 12th grade
● have 4 or less graduation requirements to meet
● Be employed or have secured an unpaid internship prior to enrolling in the class or by the end of the second week of school. Students that are not employed by the end of the second week will be withdrawn from the class. Students may not work for their parents.
● Receive guided classroom and worksite instruction that incorporates applied learning activities.
● Document and place each completed classroom and worksite training competency in a portfolio. The student shall receive this portfolio at the end of the course.