Definition:
An internship is a carefully monitored interactive experience in a workplace setting in which students have a defined learning focus and reflect actively on what they are learning throughout the experience. The two important elements that distinguish an internship from other work-based experiences are
the direct link between the high school program and the work based experience.
the nature of the academic rigor expected as students probe the depth and breadth of a specific profession.
Goals:
The internship focuses on the following goals:

1. Academic development: Students apply knowledge learned in the classroom to the workplace setting.
2. Skill development: Students apply skills required in the workplace and career field.
3. Career development: Students enhance personal knowledge of the qualifications and responsibilities of a career field and the processes for accessing that career field.
4. Personal development: Students strengthen decision making and critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, confidence and self esteem.
5. Technology utilization: Students use technology as it applies to the industry.

Achievement of these goals will be demonstrated by student participation in seminars and completion of the essential components: the portfolio, project, log, and journal.