TROY TECH PROGRAM 30 Years and Growing

Welcome to Pre-Internship Mrs. Downum, TT Office

Pre-Internship Explanation   A junior requirement that must be completed in order to qualify for Troy Tech Senior Internship.   New model: Pre-Internship coach who will guide this year of preparation. b b Pre-Internship Requirements & Handbook Developed by our Troy Tech teachers. Available to students in Google classroom and ed to parents.

Pre-Internship Requirements b b Career Search b b Resume b b 3 Job Shadows b b Interview preparation Details can be found on: Google classroom &

Due August 31 b b 1. Join Pre-Internship Coach’s Google Classroom b b 2. Complete Pre-Intern August survey - just 6 quick questions. Link in . b b 3. Print and Submit Pre-Internship Syllabus Signature Page to Google Classroom (scan or take photo to upload, use naming convention LastFirst_Syllabus) b b 4. Print and Submit Pre-Internship Field Trip Form to Google Classroom (scan or take photo to upload, use the naming convention LastFirst_FieldTrip)

Due September 30 – Naviance Career Search and Resume b b 1. Career Search – instructions in handbook. Include a Naviance assessment screen shot in the body of your report. Submit to Google Classroom with naming convention LastFirst_CareerSearch b b 2. First Draft Resume – instructions in handbook. Create in Naviance and then convert to PDF. Submit to Google Classroom with naming convention LastFirst_Resume

Due September 30 – Naviance Instructions Log onto your Naviance account. *If you forgot your log on, put your address and click on “I forgot my log on” and it will you a new one. If you are unsure which you used in Naviance, see Mr. Aldaco or your counselor to check. Resume: Go to the “about me” section and click on “resume.” Begin inputting new entries under the appropriate header. (Be sure to include your reference contact information for audit purposes.)

Naviance…About Me…Resume

Naviance…Resume…Adding Extracurricular Activites

Naviance…Take Career Interest Profiler

Naviance…Career Interest Profiler…Sample Screen Shots to include in Career Search Report

Job Shadow Details b b Brief after school visit to a company - complete the form, request a signature and business card. b b Can be completed earlier than deadline – possibly schedule on a late start morning 7:00-8:30 a.m., school holidays, or perhaps weekday office hours during vacations. b b The job shadow can be completed with a contact in your own personal network OR with a previous Troy mentor. Lists of Troy's Previous Mentors are available in Pre- Internship classrooms - a hard copy designed for review. b b The first job shadow is due on Friday, December 2.

Steps to Secure a Job Shadow Students should: 1. Identify future career fields. Consider Naviance career assessment. 2. Review your schedule and transportation. 3. Consider personal contacts through friends and family. 4. Consider businesses local to Troy and/or your home. 5. Review the lists of previous Troy Internship sites in your Troy Tech Pre-Internship classroom. Discuss with your Pre-Internship Coach. 6. During office hours (school break or lunch time), call a few sites. 7. On the day of the job shadow, bring a copy of the job shadow form (available on for signature.

Sample Phone Conversation Student: “Hello, may I speak with Mr./Ms...., the Manager.” (or ask for Human Resources) “My name is … I am calling to inquire about a possible Job Shadow visit.” “Job Shadowing is a part of the Troy Tech Program. The purpose is to learn about careers and prepare for an Internship experience.” “Thank you for this opportunity. What is your address? Are there any special instructions regarding parking or check in when I arrive?” “My cell phone number and/or address is … in case there any changes to the Job Shadow visit date and time. I look forward to seeing you on …”

Pre-Internship Important Dates Due dates for the 3 job shadows: Fridays Dec 2, Feb 3 and Mar 3. b b Tues, March 21, :00pm Mandatory Intern Mtg Jr AND Parent - N Gym b b Thursday, April 27, nd Per Troy Tech Fair both Gyms - Exploration Form Due b b Thurs, April 28, 2017 Lunch Mandatory Jr Internship Meeting - North Gym b b Tues, May 30, :00 am Mandatory Summer Intern Mtg, Lecture Hall-3 Forms Due/Summer intern start earning between hours per week, consecutive weeks until 150 hours are earned. b b Mon, June 5, 2017 Latest date to start Summer Internship b b Wed, July 19, 2017 Latest date to complete Summer Internship. All paperwork due by 12:00 noon, Any programs or out-of-area internships should be approved by Mrs. Downum There is also the option for August 2017-May 2018 Fall/Spring Internship term.