CTE Internship
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

STRAND 1
Internship Participation-student will participate in a high-quality internship.

Standard 1
Students will participate in a paid or unpaid internship where the student is mentored by an employer for approximately 40 hours on site during one course to learn about a particular industry or occupation.

Standard 2
Students will display growth in the learning intentions developed by an LEA and employer to guide student learning.

STRAND 2
Alignment with CCR and CTE Pathway Coursework

Standard 1
Students will participate in an internship that aligns with a student's career goals, career pathway, and the Plan for College and Career Readiness (CCR).

Standard 2
Students will participate in an internship where they apply past or ongoing coursework, connecting classroom learning to real-world experience.

STRAND 3
Safety Practices and Guidelines

Standard 1
Students will adhere to LEA (Local Education Agency) Workers Comp guidelines.

Standard 2
Students will adhere to all employer and LEA safety policies and procedures.

Standard 3
Students will participate in an internship that has been approved by LEA Work-Based Learning professional through a site safety agreement.

STRAND 4
Workplace Readiness

Standard 1
Students will have professional contact information and be able to communicate effectively and professionally with an employer.

Standard 2
Students will receive approval through an (LEA) Work-Based Learning approved verification process prior to the start of the internship. This verification process can include: referral to verify student's consistency and skill readiness, interview process, application process, etc.

Standard 3
Students will demonstrate workplace readiness during the internship by:

1. Completing all mandatory internship documentation & requirements
   
2. Arriving on time and properly notifying employer when late or absent
   
3. Completing a timecard
   
4. Dressing appropriately for the internship site
   
5. Follow directions and complete employer assigned work.
   

STRAND 5
Internship Reflection

Standard 1
Students will complete a career related digital portfolio which reflects on the student's overall accomplishments and CTE internship experience that adheres to the State Digital Portfolio Rubric.

1. Profile - Students will create a career related digital profile that identifies a student's internship selection and the content appeals to future employers.
   
2. Headshot/Cover Photo- Students will include a professional headshot and cover photo that appeals to future employers.
   
3. Headline - Students will create a headline that describes their career goals and/or internship selection.
   
4. About/Summary - Students will include a summary which describes the student's career interests & experiences.
   
5. Experience - Students will include current and previous work-related experiences, including the internship experience.
   
6. Education - Students will include: School, Dates Attended, Field of Study (pathway) or Focus, and Activities and Societies. GPA (optional)
   
7. Career Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Students will include educational examples/artifacts that show progression and personal growth relating to their career goals. Examples/artifacts may include: License & Certifications, Volunteer Experience (e.g. religious & community), Honors & Awards.
   
8. Recommendations, Skills & Endorsements - Students will include a professional recommendation and/ or endorsement which aligns with the student's internship experience.
   
9. Content- Students will reflect on their internship through journaling/posting.
   
10. Student Survey of Employer/Internship
    
11. Employer Survey/Exit Interview of Student Intern and Internship Program
    

STRAND 6
Future Career Planning & Transitioning

Standard 1
Students can demonstrate the ability to analyze relevant employment trends using a job search website or board.

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