Brien McMahon High School Voluntary Internship Program 2014-2015

A world of learning opportunities lies just outside Brien McMahon… Program Overview A world of learning opportunities lies just outside Brien McMahon… Brien McMahon is launching an internship program and is looking for corporate partners. The program will provide students with an opportunity to explore a workplace atmosphere, gain career experience and transition from high school better prepared for 21st century workforce demands. A high school internship with a company or organization can be a life-changing experience for a teenager, an experience that can provide motivation to pursue college and create hiring advantage. Internship scopes are limitless; business, government, education, trade. All student ideas and interests will be explored. Corporate partners can range from multi-national corporations to small businesses, not-for-profits, government agencies or public works. Students admitted into the program will have completed a demanding selection process and have met the following eligibility requirements: Minimum 2.7 GPA Satisfactory attendance and disciplinary record A solid desire to intern and learn Soft skills training (i.e., dress code, phone etiquette, etc…)

Parameters All internships will be unpaid. No commitment by company for future employment. All students will be graduating seniors. Students will be responsible for transportation. Companies and students will submit areas of interest to be matched. Companies will interview and select each student. Upon selection, students will draft with company the internship outline, including: Goals Specific tasks to perform and be exposed to. Expectations A company mentor must be assigned to each student. BMHS staff will monitor each intern weekly. Company mentors & students will provide weekly status reports to BMHS staff. Completion of internship will include exit reports and interviews. Internships will last 4 weeks: 30 hours/week (120 hours total) (i.e., 8AM-2PM or 8:30-2:30; includes lunch) Hours will be flexible based on needs of student & company Program will run from May 18th to Graduation

Program Benefits Benefits to employers: Benefits to students: Rewarding opportunity to support local youth. Provide an educational training program at no cost to the company. Establish connections to potential future hires. Energize employees with connection to vibrant youth and new ideas. Benefits to students: First hand exposure to the world of work. Learn content, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in a work environment. Solidify interest in a field or show possibilities of other careers. Boosts resume and to be ready for first job. Network and forge valuable professional connections.

Contacts If would like your company to participate or have any questions to discuss further, please contact: Dawn Leeds leedsd@norwalkps.org Chad Southerland southerlandc@norwalkps.org Alexandra Mattson grecoa@norwalkps.org