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Who’s Who in the Internship Program

Students are responsible for defining their own learning outcomes within the parameters of their work environment and are expected to become participating members of the sponsoring business/organization. Students reflect upon and communicate their experiences by completing a weekly reflection, monthly assignments and attending a monthly seminar.
Site Supervisors play an important role in helping interns define realistic expectations for the experience and providing training and on-site guidance for the hours the student spends on the site each week. Supervisors also provide valuable feedback on the intern’s progress.
The Internship Coordinator is the connection between the student and the internship site. The coordinator assists in the development of internships, placement of students, screens and prepares students for their experience, and maintains contact with all the parties involved.

Now is the time to sponsor an intern!
If you are interested in joining the Internship Program please contact the Intern Coordinator, Noelle Gray.
Phone: (301) 748-9598
Fax: (301) 279-8569
E-mail: Noelle_Gray@mcpsmd.org

Site Supervisor’s Guide
to the
Business, Law, and Technology Internship Program

What is the Internship Program?

Role of an Intern

Intern Orientation

The Business, Law, and Technology Internship Program is a career exploration experience for highly motivated, high achieving, college-bound high school seniors. Students are invited to apply during their junior year of high school. This invitation requires a student to identify one or more career areas of interest, complete an application and resume, and attend mandatory informational workshops.
The seniors chosen for the Program will be exposed to a variety of occupations matching their individual career goals. Internships are available in a variety of professional careers. Internships can be developed to match most career goals. These internships will allow students to earn academic credit while undertaking planned, professionally-supervised work experiences related to their career aspirations.
Benefits for Business
Assume an active role as a mentor in the career preparation of students in the community.
Recognition for your company as a part of the program.
Recruit and screen potential employees.
Train and develop qualified workers prior to employment offers.

Interns are high school seniors who spend a minimum 75, 150, or 225 hours a semester working with a business or organization in a career area that is of interest to them. Interns typically spend one or two semesters at the site.
Supervision is very important in creating a valuable learning experience for the intern. Some suggestions:
Discuss the intern’s learning contract with the student at the beginning of the internship.
Schedule regular meeting times with the intern.
Explain to the intern how decisions within the business are typically made.
Discuss career opportunities with the intern.
Share positive feedback and recommend areas for improvement.
Provide opportunities for the intern to observe and be a part of your business/organization as much as possible.

Role of the Sponsor

Internships are most effective if the experience begins with an orientation of the work site. Some suggestions:
Tour of the facility.
Introduction to fellow workers.
Explanation of department goals, functions, services, and procedures.
Clarification of expectations and the role of the intern.
Discussion of learning goals and specific projects.
Determination of the intern’s work schedule (a calendar of internship dates will be given to you by the intern; specific hours worked on a weekly basis are determined by the sponsor and the intern).

Type of Internship	Minimum Hours a Semester	Periods Worked
Single Period	75	8th
Double Period	150	7th, 8th
Triple Period	225	6th, 7th, 8th

Types of Internships