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An internship is any experience where students learn by taking on responsible roles as workers in organizations while they observe and reflect on what goes on in the workplace. The Internship Program supplements formal classroom instruction. Its intent is to add value to the instructional program by helping the students make connections between course work and careers.
The expected outcomes of the internship experience for students include the following:
- increased self-esteem and personal growth from successfully meeting new interpersonal and intellectual challenges
- new skills and knowledge
- exposure to various work roles and career choices
- increased understanding of the relationship between school-based learning and the work experience
- increased opportunities for high school students to explore areas of academic, career, or service interests
- the development of positive relationships between the Internship Program and the school and the community
Additional Internship Information from Dr. Judy Smith
Internship FAQ
Who is eligible to participate in the Internship Program? Any student with the maturity to work independently in an area of career interest and is able to complete the requirements of the Internship is eligible for the Internship Program.
Can I be paid for an internship? Internships are generally unpaid; however, they can be paid. If a paid opportunity meets the requirements of the Internship Program, it is acceptable.
How many contact hours are required for an Internship? There are 180 contact hours required for one unit of credit. For one-half unit of credit 90 contact hours are required.
Do I have to complete an internship project? An internship project is a requirement of the Internship Program. There are no exceptions.
How does the Graduation Project relate to the internship project? For students completing an internship, it is requested that they link their Graduation Project directly to the internship. The Graduation Project meets all of the requirements of the Internship Project if it directly links to the internship. This is a great way make connections with the business world.
Can I complete an internship during the summer? It is possible to complete an internship during the summer. You would need to meet with your counselor to make this request.
How do I decide where to intern? An internship should be related to the student's career objective. Previous courses taken at SRMHS should support that career objective.
Can I just leave campus and go to work and forget about internship requirements? SRMHS does not grant early release unless a student is pursuing an academic endeavor. An internship provides students the opportunity to connect previous studies with the real world.
Will the internship grade really matter? Yes, this grade does matter. It is reported on your transcript.
Can I use two internship sites and combine the hours? An internship requires a student to be at one site. Should a student be involved in an Internship more than one term, they may choose a different site.
Can I remain on campus and work in the media center during the periods assigned as internship? Students are given release time to leave campus for the internship. They are not to remain on campus, even in the media center. During the assigned internship period, they should not be on campus at all. If they need to be on campus, they need to take a class on-campus and not an internship. Students may participate in after-school activities but would return to campus after the internship period for the event.
