Student Internships

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Student Internships

• Donna Stonis
• Internship Coordinator
• Hendrick High School

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Benefits/Goals for Students

• Career Exploration
• Workplace Skills
• Confidence/Self Esteem/Self Worth
• Independence
• Socialization
• Leadership Skill

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Whats the Answer?

• Who can participate in the program?
• What is the program all about?
• Why would you participate?
• Where do we meet?
• When do I get started?

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Who Can Participate?

• Talented and Gifted
• Learning Disabled
• Physically Handicapped
• Alternative
• The Undecided
• College Bound Students

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What is the Program About?

• Career Exploration
• Non-paid internships
• No school after 6th period
• Gain work experience
• Earn credits in field of your choice
• Connect to future employers

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Why Participate?

• Pre-employment skills
• Training success skills
• Career Planning
• Employment world knowledge and skills
• Small group seminars related to CTE class

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Where do we Meet?

• Classroom Instruction
• After school at job site
• Earn .5-1 credit

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When do I be involved?

• Plan for junior or senior year
• Parent, Mentor, Teacher approval
• Internship paperwork submitted in timely manner
• Transportation to and from worksite

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Summary of Internship Program

• Obtain workplace skills
• Obtain knowledge of work world
• Interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Explore career paths

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What Do You Gain?
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Knowledge

• Invaluable work experience
• High school credits
• Add to your resume
• Marketing yourself

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Ready to get started?

• Career Office
• Get Application

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Any questions??
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Career Office

• Donna Stonis
• Business Teacher
• Internship Coordinator
• dstonis_at_henhudschools.org
• Hendrick Hudson High School
• 2166 Albany Post Road
• Montrose, NY 10548
• [phone]