PREINTERNSHIP MEETING CLASS OF 2021 INTERNSHIP BASICS At

PRE-INTERNSHIP MEETING CLASS OF 2021

INTERNSHIP BASICS • At least 135 hours between now and May 2021 – summer only – part-time during school – Combination of the two • Compensated - hourly wage (at least 4. 25), stipend, etc. • Using technology – at least 50% of the 135 hours • Both the student and the employer are prepared so each has reasonable expectations of the experience • Provides the intern with a supervisor who will guide the student through the work experience

INTERNSHIP BASICS CONT’D. • Offers the intern opportunities to learn about all aspects of the business • Challenges the intern to think and solve problems • Utilizes skills learned in the students' AOIT courses, as well as specific knowledge of the industry and its components • Requires periodic reviews (site visit midway and formal evaluation/assessment upon completion of hours) • IT IS ULTIMATELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT/FAMILY TO ATTAIN AN INTERNSHIP

PRE-INTERNSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE • Complete and return to Ms. Robinson (rm. 1217) by 11. 26. 19 • Helps internship committee target specific companies • Make sure email address is accurate and legible – Start checking your email more regularly

INTERNSHIP CHECKLIST WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO FIND AN INTERNSHIP?

HOW TO FIND AN INTERNSHIP Pursue on your own Family/friends www. raleigh. craigslist. com Ms. Robinson can follow up w/provided information Share www. apexhigh. com/aoit/internship s (liability insurance provided) Turn current job into AOIT Internship Meet basic requirements Ask supervisor and provide Ms. Robinson with contact info. Should include something “new” to the student

HOW TO FIND AN INTERNSHIP School/Advisory Board Internships: Check email and postings online https: //sites. google. com/view/aoitin ternships Sign up/respond to email if interested Make the contact to schedule interview Do this IMMEDIATELY Dress like you want the internship Be prepared with questions

INTERNSHIP APPROVAL • If a position meets these criteria, it should be approved: – Student will work at least 135 hours – Student is using technology at least 50% of the time – Student is compensated – Student has a supervisor • Contact Ms. Robinson with any questions

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES - BEFORE • Tonight’s attendance – sign in by picking up forms • Sign and turn in Student Codes of Conduct (page 8) and Prerequisites for an Internship (page 4) • Regularly check email – make sure Ms. Robinson has current email address

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES - BEFORE • Attend one Internship Presentation • Respond to available internships • Schedule interview(s) with internship sponsor – Only interview if interested – Contact Ms. Robinson if no longer interested after the interview • Understand responsibilities before starting – Dress code – Start/stop times – INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT (page 9 -11)– protects students and employer – liability insurance provided by WCPSS