Catawba County Schools are committed to the development of students who demonstrate their concern for their fellow man and their community through various service internships. Service Internships are available throughout the entire year to students in grades 9-12 through application. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Open to qualified juniors and seniors by application, this program places students in area businesses, industries, and medical facilities to obtain a working knowledge of career opportunities in various fields. Students may participate during school hours.
Interns travel five days a week, one period a day.
Students are not paid and must provide their own transportation. Only 1 unit of elective credit can be earned for this internship. The JTPA Component of Extended Day High School The Extended Day High School JTPA Education for Employment Program is designed to prepare economically disadvantaged school dropouts who are 16 to 21 years old for the world of work. Service provided through the JTPA component of Extended Day include assistance in seeking jobs, job counseling, vocational educastion, work experience, job development, and follow-up services. Dual Enrollment Students enrolled in the Extended Day High School Program may dual enroll in CVCC credit courses or continuing education courses.