Why Intern?
- Students who are exposed to careers while in high school are more successful in post- secondary goals. Betterhighschools.org
- Internships introduce students to the habits and value of work, while making connections between academic learning and its real world application. (2010 report by the National Academy Foundation, “Preparing Youth for Life: The Gold Standards for High School Internships)
Outcomes
Upon entering the Internship Program, students are expected to:
- communicate clearly in both writing and verbal exchanges
- collaborate within a team setting
- possess aptitude with a variety of technologies (word processing, spreadsheets, email, digital devices)
- possess time and self-management skills
- employ reasoning and problem-solving skills
- apply academic knowledge in a professional setting
- improve creativity and innovation
- improve workplace problem-solving skills
- improve communication and collaboration skills
- improve workplace technology skills
- engage in continual self-reflection
- develop professionally relevant competencies in a their specific professional setting
- articulate the type of post secondary education and training required in their career field
- demonstrate competency in workplace professionalism and ethics including but not limited to:
- Integrity
- Collegiality (friendliness, adaptability, politeness)
- Team work
- Time Management
- Initiative and self-management
- Workplace context and culture