Welcome to Internship BBQ Night Hemet High School / Riverside County CTE Automotive Technology Internship Program

To meet the instructor To meet other parents in the program To see the automotive classroom and shop To learn more about the internship program To learn about future employment opportunities To show support for my student Why are we here?

Site Selection Students are encouraged to apply for an internship position at a dealer or independent shop that they would like to spend time at. These selections can be, but are not limited to: Dealership Service Department Dealership Collision Center Dealership Parts Department Independent Garage Motorcycle Shop Other shop of interest with instructor approval

In order to assure student placement, students must apply for an internship position at least three different places.In order to assure student placement, students must apply for an internship position at least three different places. If a student is accepted at more than one location, the student may choose the site he/she likes best.If a student is accepted at more than one location, the student may choose the site he/she likes best. Each work site is provided workman’s comp insurance by Riverside County CTE.Each work site is provided workman’s comp insurance by Riverside County CTE. If a student selects and is accepted at a work site that is new, the instructor will complete the necessary forms to add the business to the county’s workman’s comp insurance policy.If a student selects and is accepted at a work site that is new, the instructor will complete the necessary forms to add the business to the county’s workman’s comp insurance policy.

Paid or Unpaid Internships? Most internships start as unpaid positions. The students come to class the first day of the week and then go to the unpaid positions for two hours a day the rest of the week (12:30-2:30 or 1:00-3:00).Most internships start as unpaid positions. The students come to class the first day of the week and then go to the unpaid positions for two hours a day the rest of the week (12:30-2:30 or 1:00-3:00). The majority of shops who participate in the program are looking for potential employees.The majority of shops who participate in the program are looking for potential employees. Occasionally a shop will want to keep the student for more hours than the unpaid internship allows for, so the shop is encouraged to hire the student.Occasionally a shop will want to keep the student for more hours than the unpaid internship allows for, so the shop is encouraged to hire the student. Once the student is hired, the workman’s comp insurance is then paid for by the shop.Once the student is hired, the workman’s comp insurance is then paid for by the shop.

How are students evaluated?

Student Success! In order to be successful, students need: Parental supportParental support Consistent and reliable transportation to and from the work siteConsistent and reliable transportation to and from the work site Appropriate attire and safety glasses (Bulldog shirt and black dickies or equivalent pants)Appropriate attire and safety glasses (Bulldog shirt and black dickies or equivalent pants) Are you willing to help your student?

Questions? Suggestions?

Thanks for attending!