CAREER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

ELECTIVE

ELIGIBILITY:  11, 12

PREREQUISITE:  Career Readiness/Employability with a "C" grade or better

CREDIT:  1/2

This semester course will provide internship opportunities for students interested in exploring career fields under the supervision of a specialist in the community.  Having successfully completed the Career Readiness and Employability course, students will be given actual work place assignments agreed upon by the instructor, employer, and student.  Following introductory classroom preparation, students will spend their time involved in the business of their choice.  Four days a week students will spend time in a specialized work related program in their field.  Vocational related seminars will be conducted on the fifth day in the classroom.  Students will receive on the job experience and credit as compensation for their work in the field.  A career interest and a high degree of responsibility are required. Students must have received a grade of "C" or higher in career readiness and employability.