Internships

Requirements to enter the Program:

• Senior Status

• At least one open class period, for the fall semester

• Other classes are on track to graduate

• Complete the e-Application process/interview by the spring (junior year) deadline

• 2.0 minimum GPA

• Be in good standing with behavior, attendance, and overall work ethic

NOTE: Due to enrollment numbers, not all applicants can be accepted into the internship program.

Requirements during the Internship:

• Conduct a formal interview with the potential business partner (when appropriate).

• Set SMART goals and expectations with the business partner.

• Communicate on a regular basis with the Program Coordinator (physically and/or electronically).

• Participate in regularly scheduled workshops to enhance employment and 21st century skills.

• Keep a daily log of hours worked. (Monthly Timesheet)

• Journal and reflect on the experiences.

• Complete all internship assignments on time, as a portfolio collection, for the Final Project (choice of three).

• Maintain a minimum 80% grade in order to remain in the program at semester.

Final Presentation of Intern:

The final presentation includes communication and project deliver during Senior Night and during the Internship Showcase (promotional event). Conversations during these events could include, but are not limited the following:

• How the student exhibits, reflects on, and analyzes the effectiveness of the focus skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, teamwork, application of technology, and ethics.

• Analyze how the High School curriculum received by the student was used during the internship experience.

• Day-to-day operation, activities and responsibilities of the internship and profession.

• Challenges, problems, obstacles and rewards associated with the profession.

• Overall culture and environment of the profession and internship experience.

• Preparation/education needed to enter the profession.

• Resources relevant to the profession.

• The collection of the internship assignments via the final project (Trifold poster, e-portfolio website, or notebook).

PHASE I:

STEP 1. Make sure Xello assignments are complete (Feb.)

• MatchMaker

• 3 Saved Careers

• 2 Saved Majors

• 1 Career Cluster

STEP 2. Fill out the online internship application

Please note, when communicating with potential internship partners/supervisors, the communication should be done in a professional email or face-to-face, by the student (not done by a parent/guardian).

NOTE: All students will be informed by school email if they progress to phase III, for the interview. You MUST check your school email.

PHASE II:

STEP 1. Arrive at your scheduled interview time. (April)

• Bring 3 copies of Resume

• 3 Recommendation Letters (at least 1 must be an out of district employee and no family members) **NOTE: Always provide at least 1-2 week(s) notice for your references! CLICK HERE for recommendation forms.

• Chromebook "About Me" presentation, the organization and content of the slideshow is determined by the student.

STEP 2. Follow up meeting with high school staff (Mar.)

PHASE III:

STEP 1. Required intern/parent meeting (May/June)

STEP 2. Locate and confirm a placement (May/June). Confirmation paperwork due the end of June.

*NOTE: Due to enrollment numbers and the nature of some careers, not all applicants can be accepted into the internship program.

We would like to thank our past  and presentVCHS Internship business/industry partners.

These professional internship experiences change students lives. They often solidify careers, as well as spark our young professionals to pivot and adjust their trajectory. Future interns are not limited to these business partners, they are encouraged to seek and partner with any business/industry that they are interested in learning more about, or or career field that they are likely to pursue in their post secondary journey.

• Internship Agreement Form

• Internship Confidentiality Agreement

• Internship FERPA Agreement (Teaching Interns Only)

• Internship Workplace Orientation

• Internship Liability Agreement

• Monthly Timesheet

• Reference form for Internship (to be used during the application process)