Vocational Internship ProgramVIP

Pottsville High SchoolSamantha Prince, Coordinator

samantha.prince@pottsville.k12.ar.us

What is VIP?

Quality work program Assists students in transition from school-to-

career Student can begin career immediately after

high school or complete post-secondary training

After high school, follow ups regarding student placement and achievement are tracked for Internship students

Requirements of the Student

Identified career major Completion of 2 units in the career major At least 2.0 GPA Acceptable attendance record Written recommendations Membership in student youth organization Serious desire to learn more about the field Availability to work the required hours for credit Transportation to and from the internship site

On-the-Job Work Experience

Must work minimum of 180 hours per semester 12-20 hours per week

Must have 20 hours of contact time with Internship teacher to develop career portfolio, complete work site forms, career assessments, develop a plan after high school, and classroom discussion.

Intern Sites

Must be approved by Intern Coordinator Cannot be in a private residence Must have at least 2 or more adults employed A family member cannot sponsor the internship An Internship cannot involve prohibited activities

Transporting money Traveling more than 10% of the time Working in a field that is considered hazardous

Community

We need community involvement Employers to employ Interns Help with survey for implementation

Need addresses of potential Employers of Interns Need survey to be filled out and returned for our

Program Proposal Serve as a source for on-going development of

Internship positions that match career majors Help with awards and special recognition for both

Interns and Employers at the end of the year

2008-2009 Possible Interns

Need Placements for: Dental Hygienist Pharmacist Farming Mechanic Construction Cosmetology Nursing Law Physical Therapy Engineer Ministry Park Ranger