Todays Outcomes  Ideas on how to Solicit Internships  Strategies on Internship Placements  Tools for preparing students for Professional Internships

Group Activity  What are 2 or 3 characteristics for the gold internship?  In which aspects of Internships does your Academy excel?  What are your Academy Internship Challenges ?

The “Gold” Internship Northport High School Academy of Finance

Pre Internship  Resume  Mock Interviews  Business Etiquette  Placement Strategies

Resume Writing  Professional Instruction  Showcase Strengths  Producing a finished product

Mock Interviews  What is a Mock Interview?  Preparation/Role Plays  Interview Conduct  Dress for Success  Follow up

Intern Etiquette  Dress Professionally  Ask Questions!  Quid pro quo  Discretion – Sensitive materials  Manners!

 Identifying Students  Internship Interest Questionnaire  Be Creative/Flexible  Cross-walking Prior Experience  Self-placements Placement Strategies

The Internship  Workplace Readiness/Soft Skills  Solicitation  Creating a Valuable Internship: An Employer’s Prospective

Workplace Readiness/Soft Skills  Technological Skills  Phone Skills  Hierarchal Structure  Interview  Office Protocol  Deadlines  Communication Skills  Time Management

Solicitation  “Schmoozing”/Networking  Job Shadowing  Guest Speaker Series  Visiting Local Business Organization  Social Networking Sites

Creating a Valuable Internship: An Employer’s Prospective  Pre-internship:  Communication with student  Preparing the workplace & identifying projects  Employer Handbook  During the internship:  Creating a welcoming environment  Training  Project assignments  Setting expectations and giving feedback

Post Internship  Student Requirements  Employer Recognition Breakfast  Internship Retention

Student Requirements for Half Credit  Complete Internship Binder  Reflective Essays  Prepare PowerPoint Presentation  Public Speaking Experience at ERB  Self-Evaluation after ERB

Employer Recognition Breakfast  PowerPoint Presentation  Audience  Employer Awards  Professionalism  Maturation Process  Employer Evaluations  Academy Award Night

Internship Retention  Director Site Visits  Ongoing Communication with Employers  Successful Experiences

Solutions to Challenges

Ask Allison!!!