Internships

What is an internship? 

Internships are “hands on – outside the classroom” learning experiences where you can explore and gain experience in a career field of interest.

  • professional work experience
  • gain skills and knowledge in a field you are interested in pursuing
  • helps to guide your career goals
  • build your resume
  • expand your network

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 Readiness- 40+ hours and you will be qualified as Career Ready at graduation

Internship for Course Credit– 120 hours minimum and you will be Career Ready and receive academic credit for graduation

 

For Credit

Student Internship Packet

 

Before:

  • Complete and turn in Educator Recommendation, Training Agreement & Transportation/Emergency Information form to teacher of record. Can be found in the Student Internship Packet 

During:

  • Submit Weekly Journals / other written assignments and Time Sheets/proof of hours worked to teacher of record

After:       

  • Submit Mid-point & Final Supervisor Evaluation Forms &  total hours verification to teacher of record

Career Ready

Student Internship Checklist

Before:

After:       

  • Submit Supervisor Evaluation forms from training agreement packet to your teacher of record/Career Specialist