This course offers students the unique opportunity for field experience in any of a variety of professional careers. The student will be matched with a community professional for an extended observation of and participation in the professional field of choice. The internship is both an academic and career experience and students are evaluated on both phases of the course. Students are encouraged to locate their own job, either paid or unpaid, to participate in the program.
Some assistance is available in locating volunteer job sites.
When looking for an opportunity, students need to be sure that they will be working with a professional in a professional field, work for six consecutive weeks, and work a minimum of ten hours per week. The coursework activities include weekly reflections, journal abstracts about current industry trends, supervisor interviews and the learning of workplace competencies. Upon successful completion of the course, students are awarded an elective credit. Those interested in participating need to see Miss Stanley immediately to begin the registration process. If you have any questions about the course, please call 226-0374.