Students work three afternoons a week after school for a minimum of 75 hours. They provide their own transportation to and from the worksite. In their weekly reports, student interns state their activities, address their progress at the worksite, and discuss career awareness and career preparation issues. A daily log is kept to document their attendance and experiences at the internship site. The student's faculty advisor shares expertise and encourages the student to share internship experiences with the class.
Students demonstrate skills they have learned at the internship site in the classroom.
Student and community advisor evaluations which correspond with the C-DOS frameworks. Students are matched with employers based on individual interests. The Career Internship Program was established 17 years ago and has been validated by the New York State Education Department. Graduates have been surveyed and responses indicate internships helped them gain admission into college, receive scholarships, or obtain employment.