1. QUEST Gifted Internship
Gwinnett County
Gifted Program

2. New Horizons Explore career options Learn by doing
Work with a mentor in the professional,
political, or business world

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Side Benefits Leave school seventh period every day.
Get a parking spot, even juniors.

7. 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.

8. 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.