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COLLEGE & CAREER

READINESS CENTER SENIOR

INTERNSHIPPROGRAM

PRESENTATION

2014Learn, not by default, but by design

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE?

GAINING ADVANTAGE – FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OR EMPLOYMENT

LEARN KEY SKILLS ABOUT A CAREER OR INDUSTRY EMPLOYERS RELY ON INTERNS TO PRODUCE REAL

WORK SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS FORGING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH

MENTORS EXPERIENCE THAT IS PRICELESS

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS

As the global economy becomes more global, the competition for good jobs continues to increase. You no longer have to simply be more qualified than the person next to you, you have to be more qualified than countless others all around the world.

The internship is a model example of why employers have internship programs; students contribute well to their assigned projects, provided a fresh view of how we operate, gained experience in the area of major mission, and demonstrated their capabilities and work ethic with excellence.

It is absolutely a win, win for students and businesses. It allows us to increase the depth and quality of programs and interns get great real-world, workplace experience to add to classroom knowledge and activities.

BENEFITS TO EMPLOYERS

Effectively manage your workflow to accomplish immediate objectives Find new team members to help grow your business and accomplish

your future objectives Test drive future talent Increase productivity Enhance perspective Support students Give back to the community Facilitate your own success

PROGRAM INFO

OPEN TO ALL SENIORS MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

GRADED ON A PASS/FAIL SYSTEM P or F STUDENTS EARN 3.0 CREDITS TOWARDS GRADUATION STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THE FOLLOWING

PROGRAMS MUST MEET DIFFERENT STANDARDS: ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES HONORS BAND HONORS CHORUS

ATHLETIC TEAM, CLUB OR OTHER ACTIVITY – can participate in the Internship Program

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

80 TOTAL HOURS – INCLUDES WRITING PORTFOLIO PROJECT & FINAL PROJECT PREPARATION

PORTFOLIO PROJECTa) UPDATED RESUMEb) DAILY JOURNAL WRITINGS (10 – 20)c) Massachusetts Work Based Learning Plan (MWBLP) (skills

assessment document completed with the mentor http://www.skillslibrary.com/wbl.htm

d) FINAL SUMMATIVE ESSAYe) PROGRAM EVALUATION – STUDENTf) PROGRAM EVALUATION _ MENTORg) COPY OF THANK YOU LETTER TO MENTOR

MASS WORK-BASED LEARNING PLAN

The Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan was developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through an interagency collaboration of employers, educators and workforce development professionals. This is a diagnostic, goal-setting and assessment tool designed to drive learning and productivity on the job.

http://www.skillslibrary.com/

PRESENTATION

PREPARE A VISUAL PRESENTATION OF YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE

USE A 3-FOLD PRESENTATION BOARD, OR OTHER TECHNOLOGY – IPHOTO, IMOVE, POWERPOINT –

THIS WILL SHOWCASE YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE AND YOUR SKILL GAIN

ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON THEIR BOARDS IN ADDITION TO YOUR CREATIVE PIECES ABOUT YOUR OWN INTERNSHIP

EVERYONE WITH “PRESENT” AT THE ANNUAL INTERNSHIP SHOWCASE EVENING – TUESDAY, MAY 20TH

ALL FACULTY, STUDENTS, ADMINISTRATION, MENTORS, FAMILIES AND BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS INVITED

INTERNSHIP HOURS

Hours may begin after school on APRIL 4TH, during that weekend & after the seminars on APRIL 7TH & 8TH

IT IS STUDENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY TO MEET WITH MENTOR TO SCHEDULE ALL HOURS – USE A CALENDAR

MAY 1 – MAY 15 – If STUDENTS need assistance from a teacher in writing the essay or preparing the presentation – please make arrangements to do so

ESSAYS will be shared via GOOGLE DOCS with a Senior English Teacher

If they return it to you and ask for edits, that must be completed and regraded by MAY 16th

ALL PIECES OF THE PORTFOLIO WILL BE SUBMITTED BY MAY 16TH at 2:00 pm

MENTOR RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT

Mentor’s agree to provide the opportunity for the full 80 hour program to the students

They will guide, inform & advise the students concerning their specific career and personal career journey as well as the industry in which they work

Mentor’s will provide interns with work that is worthwhile and relevant to their specific career

Mentors will complete the Massachusetts Work Based Learning Plan (Skills Assessment Evaluation) with their student intern, offering constructive analysis twice during the time frame

 

MENTOR RESPONSIBILITY AGREEMENT

Mentor’s will always adhere to workplace safety guidelines and train interns in the proper use of any process or equipment and ensure they have proper training, protection, supplies, materials & support

Mentors will expose interns to as many aspects and activities of the career as possible

Mentors will review their intern’s work periodically, providing suggestions for improvement and offering guidance and time to answer questions

Mentors will verify their intern’s attendance Mentors will agree to complete a program evaluation upon conclusion

of the internship period.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Questions, comments, suggestions… Lisa De Palo, M.S.

Natick High Schoolldepalo@natickps.org(508) 647-6400 x1740        

http://www.natickps.org/NatickHigh/Guidance/CareerVocationalPlanning.cfm

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Employment Practice:  Employers of Natick High School students may not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.