NAF’s Internship Toolkit: Overview and Application A Resource for Students, Teachers and Employers

IntroductionsIntroductions National Academy Foundation Laura Papamihalis, Project Manager Citi Foundation Daria Sheehan, Senior Program Officer Marybeth Corazzini, Assistant Program Officer Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Laura Levine, Executive Director

Introductions continued AOF - Woodrow Wilson Senior High School Andrea Thompson, Coordinator NAF Graduate, Class of 2006 Sagar Gupta, AOF River Hill High School, MD Citi Smith Barney Paula Heichel, First Vice President - Investment

Session Overview Toolkit Organization and Walk Through District of Columbia Public Schools Personalization Questions / Comments

Accessing the Internship Toolkit: A Tour Student: School: Employer:

Student Toolkit Interactive Exercises: Sections 1 & 2 The Basics: Getting Started Etiquette Soft vs. Hard Skills Eye Contact First Impressions Interview Attire What is a Portfolio? Resume Samples

Student Toolkit Interactive Exercises: Section 3 Interview Readiness Locating an Address Demonstrating Effective Listening Skills Answering Interview Questions Types of Interviews Answering Machine Etiquette

Student Toolkit Interactive Exercises: Section 4 Money in the Bank Types of Banks Alternative Financial Services Keeping Your Money Safe Bank Services Money in the Bank Electronic Bank Services Payroll Deductions Checking Account Comparisons The Bank Application Process

Student Toolkit Interactive Exercises: Section 4 continued Money in the Bank How to Write a Check Deposit Options Endorsing Your Check Money in the Bank Check Registry Maintenance Reconciling a Checking Account The 5 Cs of Credit Credit Card Reductions

Student Toolkit Interactive Exercises: Section 5 & 6 Workplace Expectations Respecting the Chain of Command Post Internship Finalizing your Internship Portfolio

Employer Toolkit Overview Preparation and Planning Intern assessment forms Performance Objectives Interim Evaluation Final Evaluation Exit Interview

School Toolkit School Responsibilities Ideal Academy Internship Academy Internship role Instructor Guide Program Director Task List Benefits and Timeline

Applying the Internship Toolkit in DCPS DCPS Industry Advisory Committee Four Academies of Finance in DCPS: Bell Multicultural SHS Roosevelt SHS Wilson SHS Woodson SHS Internship Subcommittee

Internship Toolkit: Employer's Perspective Effective Recruitment Tool Flexible, Self-Contained Preparation Reference and Guide

Academy Implementation Woodrow Wilson High School Interest Area Preference Checklist Application Checklist Parent Consent Internship Form Internship Description Duties Form Self & Employer Evaluation Form (s)

Academy Ideas  The Internship Agreement and the Student Agreement were adjusted to include a statement of work.  The Internship Data Form was placed in a separate notebook for referral to guide the director with internship placement.

Academy Ideas continued Pre-internship interview worksheet useful for internship placement; It is recommended for use in September of Junior Year. Portfolios designed during Senior Year in the Fall semester, and must include:  official resume,  personal statement,  internship report or career report with all employment evaluations, recommendations and awards.

Internship Toolkit: Student’s Perspective Internship Reflection Meaning of Internship Suggestions for Teachers

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