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Internship
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:
- Academic development: Students apply knowledge learned
in the classroom to the workplace setting.
- Skill development: Students apply skills required in the
workplace and career field.
- Career development: Students enhance personal knowledge
of the qualifications and responsibilities of a career field
and the processes for accessing that career field.
- Personal development: Students strengthen decision making
and critical thinking skills, personal responsibility, confidence
and self esteem.
- 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.
Benefits
- An opportunity to learn from a rigorous structured exposure
to the workplace.
- An opportunity to learn the various aspects of an industry
or career.
- A school-based coordinator to reinforce and develop both
general and specific employability skills and attitudes.
- A written learning plan assists the student in obtaining
the greatest benefit from the workplace experience.
- A competitive edge in obtaining marketable career skills
and experience.
- A sampling of a career without the pressures and commitments
of full-time employment.
- A structured and directed exploration of the world of
work
- An opportunity to develop a network of people who can
be helpful in future job searches.
Dr. Ronald G. Koontz
Supervisor
1946 - O Greenspring Dr.
Timonium, MD 21093
410-887-8921 fax:410-252-6218
rkoontz@bcps.org
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