What is the TOP program?

A NYCDOE paid work experience internship for high school students (preferably juniors and seniors) with IEP’s to develop job skills, work attitudes and practical employment experience.

Student Responsibilities

• Complete TOP application, submit all required documents (social security card, I-9 form, parent consent forms, and letter of recommendation

• Attend a meeting with the Transition Team Leader where we will review professional attire, how to ask for a letter of recommendation, how to interview, developing job skills, handshake, eye contact, maintaining a professional attitude and appearance, time and attendance.

• Communicate with Transition Team Leader and host site supervisor

• Maintain an accurate log (to be noted in a journal) of internship activities, experiences, evaluations and hours

• Submit TOP Intern Timesheet

• At the end of the internship, student must meet with the host supervisor for final evaluation and meet with TLL to discuss the outcome

• Appreciate and respect diversity in all forms

Required Documents:

• Parent Consent

• Working Papers

• Host agreement

• Teacher-Letter of Recommendation

• Signed Social Security card (copy)

• Birth Certificate (copy)

• NEW for 2019-2020 Online application  Queens TOP Application (a new application will be available yearly-please see Mr. Gilmartin)

For Currently Enrolled Students:

• Timesheets  (updated yearly-See Mrs. Gilmartin)

• Evaluation/Reflection Form