Internship Program

Internship Program

Course #: OT330 Grades: 11,12 Credits: 1 per semester Expectation Level: 3

The Internship Program provides an opportunity for students to earn graduation credits while attending an internship with a local business or organization for three hours every other school day. Students are connected with internship opportunities that complement their interests and work closely with a mentor in the professional organization. The program allows students to learn first-hand about a career that interests them and engage in authentic work experiences in the real world. At their worksites, students are responsible for tasks, learn skills and work on projects under the supervision of a mentor.

Throughout the semester, students attend a seminar course at the high school that builds upon and reinforces the skills and knowledge needed to complete their internship and develop career readiness. Students establish learning goals and submit weekly reflections about their internship experiences. Routine site visits by the instructor and evaluations by their mentor will be conducted. Students present their work and learning at the conclusion of each semester in an exhibition at the high school that showcases each student’s work in the internship program. The presentation is a final reflection on their experiential learning and is attended by fellow classmates, parents, mentor, advisor, teachers, and others in the school community.

Prerequisite: Strong time-management and organization skills, high level of personal initiative, interest in professional workplace experience

For questions or more information, please stop by to see Ms. Christy Zavasnik, Room D110 or contact her at: czavasnik@scarboroughschools.org or (207) 730-5084 .