Internships
What is an internship?
Internships are practical learning experiences that allow students to explore and gain valuable experience in a chosen career field.
- authentic professional environment
- gain skills and knowledge in a field you are interested in pursuing
- helps to inform career goals
- resume builder
- expanded network of profession relationships
Planning for your internship should begin the semester prior to the expected start date. You should speak with your counselor and Career Specialist if you are interested in an internship. They can assist you with making the connections and determine if you are going to complete your internship for career exploration, career readiness or for course credit.
Work-based Learning Internship for Career Readiness & Course Credit
Did you know you can receive your career readiness qualifier or course credit for your internship?
- Career Ready Internship Experience – A WBL internship experience of at least 40 hours that qualifies a student as “Career Ready”.
- WBL Internship for Course Credit – 120 hours minimum AND an academic course credit recorded on the transcript.
- WBL Internship for Honors Course Credit – 120 hours minimum AND an honors course credit recorded on the transcript.
Before:
- If connection assistance is needed, students should complete the CCSD Student Internship Connection Request Form.
A Career Specialist will respond to the request as soon as possible, and an appointment to discuss options and possible internship host sites will be scheduled. - Getting Hired: Work with Career Specialist or Teacher of Record for assistance with applying and interviewing.
- Print and review the WBL Internship for Course Credit Guidelines & Forms with Teacher of Record or career specialist.
- Discuss and consider the opportunity to make the experience a WBL Internship for Honors Course Credit.
- Turn in completed Training Agreement, Transportation/Emergency Information form, and any additional supporting documents to Teacher of Record.
During:
- Submit Weekly Journals, any and other written assignments, and time sheets of hours worked to the Teacher of Record.
After:
- Submit supervisor evaluation forms & total hours verification to Teacher of Record.
Before:
- Complete CCSD Student Internship Connection Request Form & meet Career Specialist to discuss options and possible internship sites
- Alignment: Speak with teacher, career specialist or counselor about internship opportunities aligned with academic/career goals
- Getting Hired: Work with Career Specialist for assistance with applying and interviewing
- Review 40+ Hours Training Agreement Packet with Career Specialist- make a copy of packet to edit for your individualized needs
- Turn in Training Agreement & Transportation/Emergency Information forms to Teacher of Record or Career Specialist
After:
- Submit Supervisor Evaluation forms from training agreement packet to your Teacher of Record/Career Specialist