QUEST Gifted Internship Gwinnett County Gifted Program
New Horizons Explore career options Learn by doing Work with a mentor in the professional, political, or business world
Examples of QUEST Internship Locations Law office Hospital Doctor or vet office CDC City hall Interior design office Architect’s office Church Elementary school Middle school Fashion design studio Advertising firm Graphic arts studio Georgia legislature
Requirements Must be placed in gifted program Must complete and return application Must be 11th or 12th grader for next school year Must provide own transportation and insurance Must complete BHS parking class and any other BHS requirements
How does it work? Complete 75 hours of internship per semester, but you and your mentor work out the schedule. Leave school 7th period every day. Schedule 5 hours per week. Example: You might attend your internship twice a week for 2.5 hours instead of going every day, or go for 5 hours on Saturday.
Side Benefits Leave school seventh period every day. Get a parking spot, even juniors.
How do I find a mentor? Quest placement supervisors find a mentor for you. If you have a contact in your field of interest, the placement supervisors will help you set up your internship with your contact. Mentors must be screened and approved by the school district.
How do I get in the class? Get application from F18 or A11 during registration. Return the application to F18. There is an interview process – info given when you complete the application.