1. Kearns High School INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

2. BENEFITS OF AN INTERNSHIP
EXPLORE A CAREER
Apply knowledge and skills you learn at school---- See the relevance of what you are learning at school and how it applies to the work place
Learn work skills and “soft skills” (people and character skills)
“Network” for future job opportunities

3. BASIC GUIDELINES FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

4. 3. Do your best work at the internship site
BE RESPONSIBLE
1. Be on Time.
Call the internship site if you are sick or unable to attend- Always communicate so that the site knows what to expect
3. Do your best work at the internship site

5. Be a Positive Self Starter- Show Initiative
Project a positive attitude
Be enthusiastic about learning. Ask questions and show an interest in what you are doing
If you finish a job, look around to see what else needs to be done
Don’t wait to be told everything to do

6. Be a Communicator Ask questions if you don’t understand
Let the workplace know about some of your specific work skills
Let the internship site know what you want to learn at the site
Let me know if you have any problems or concerns with your internship

7. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST WORK (Remember
ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST WORK (Remember. . .You are learning work skills and opening the doors to future career opportunities)

8. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE REPRESENTING KEARNS HIGH SCHOOL (Don’t wreck a site so that KHS students won’t be invited back)

9. LIABILITY ISSUES

10. IF YOU ARE INJURED WHILE ON YOUR INTERNSHIP
TELL YOUR WORKSITE SUPERVISOR IMMEDIATELY
CALL AND TELL ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

11. IF YOUR INJURY REQUIRES MEDICAL ATTENTION:
IF YOU ARE AN UNPAID INTERN: You are covered by the Granite School District’s Worker’s Compensation Fund
YOU NEED TO BE TREATED AT ONE OF THE FACILITIES LISTED ON THE LIABILITY CARD

12. If you seek medical treatment somewhere other than a facility listed on the card, the district’s insurance policy WILL NOT COVER THE EXPENSES. You will need to pay for them yourself.

13. If you are a PAID INTERN and are injured on the job:
Inform your work supervisor immediately
Ask supervisor about procedure for seeking medical help
You will be covered under your employers insurance coverage
Call and let me know ASAP

14. EVALUATION: You will be evaluated at the end of each term by your worksite supervisor

15. Categories for Evaluation
Work habits
Interpersonal effectiveness
Quality of Work
Dependability
Problem Solving Skills

16. Critical Work Skills Class
CLASS IS HELD on Friday’s so don’t go to your site unless you have been authorized
INFORM YOUR WORKPLACE THAT THEY MAY NOT SCHEDULE YOU TO WORK DURING CLASS TIME
CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY. You will earn up to 15 participation points each week that you attend (journal write every week) This cannot be made up.

17. TIME REQUIREMENTS

18. Time sheets need to be signed by work supervisor

19. Time sheets need to be turned in on time!

20. WHAT WILL I LEARN IN CLASS??

21. CURRICULUM HOW TO GET A JOB Networking Job Application Resume
Cover Letter
Job Interview

22. ON-THE-JOB SKILLS- (How to keep a job)
TEAMWORK
WORK PLACE ETHICS
PASSIVE, AGGRESSIVE, ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION
PROBLEM SOLVING
ATTITUDE

23. We will also discuss some of the technical skills (educational skills ) that are necessary in the work place

24. What three educational skills do you think all employers say are necessary to be successful at work?

25. Written Communication Verbal Communication Listening Skills
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Listening Skills

26. MATH SKILLS
(Did you know that some top companies find it necessary to offer remedial math classes for their employees just so they can perform simple math tasks on the job??)

27. COMPUTER SKILLS

28. CLASS RULES

29. CLASS RULES: Mutual respect for others in class
Positive learning environment (No disruptive behavior)
No food or drink
Consistent class attendance (Do not schedule doctor’s or orthodontic appointments during class)

30. CLASS JOURNAL:
You will receive 15 participation points for each journal write. These can’t be made up. Journal questions are on Kearnshighwbl.wikispaces.com

31. HOMEWORK

32. HOMEWORK IS DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CLASS
Any homework handed in after homework is called for will be considered late– 20% deduction

33. Homework due before midterm will not be accepted after midterm

34. If you are absent from class, how do you pick up the homework??

35. PICK UP MISSED WORK IN THE CAREER CENTER It will be in 3 ring binder Make sure you pick up all assignments and handouts.

36. IF YOU ARE ABSENT: PICK UP WORK MISSED THE DAY YOU COME BACK TO SCHOOL
DON’T WAIT UNTIL CLASS TO PICK UP THE MISSED WORK– IT WILL BE COUNTED LATE!!
MISSED WORK WILL BE DUE ON ITS REGULAR DUE DATE—Usually the next class

37. Internship Placement:
If you have questions about your placement, please see me after class

38. Before the end of class today: All students need to be oriented on the points contained on the student orientation sheet. Sign and turn in at end of class

39. Kearns Limo Lunch Student Intern of the Month
Each month a student intern will be honored at the Limo Lunch monthly luncheon
Students chosen on merit:
Performance at internship site
Outstanding character traits
Quality of internship experience
Academic performance

40. Review Quiz

41. If you are absent from class, when do you pick up homework?
Answer:
The day you return to school. (Don’t wait until the following class)

42. Should you miss class for a doctors or orthodontist appointment?
No.
Schedule these visits on a day other than class. We only meet ONCE A WEEK

43. Where do you pick up homework if you miss class?
Answer:
The Career Center on Cher’s desk

44. Homework is due at the beginning of each class
Get it done!

45. How many hours am I required to be at the internship site per term?
1 semester= 70 hours

46. Is homework that is due before midterm accepted after midterm?NO

47. If time sheets are late, or don’t have a signature?
They won’t count

48. If you are an unpaid intern, and are injured at the internship site, what do you do?
Tell your work site supervisor
Seek medical help at one of the places listed on your card
Call me ASAP

49. If you are a paid intern, and are injured, what do you do?
Inform your worksite supervisor and follow the company’s procedure for seeking medical help

50. How should you act at the internship?
Be On Time
Be Responsible (let site know if you’re not coming)
Be a Self-Starter
Be a Communicator
Have a Positive Attitude