NAF Academies

Summer Internship PresentationAOE, AOF, AOHT, AOIT

What is an internship?

• Practical experience in the work environment• Direct contact with professionals in the

community • Applying what you have learned in your

academy• An individual experience in the workplace

Why do an internship?

• Course requirement for the academies• Get Honors Credit• Get community service hours (if student is not paid)• 5 weeks (end of June through end of July)• Please plan your vacations right after June 8, 2012

the last day of school• Most important part of the academy experience• Often lead to a part-time or full-time job after

graduation

Compensation

• Salary• Non-paid (get community service hours)• Honors Credit• Some other form of compensation by the

employer (gift certificate, transportation or lunch money, scholarship, etc)

• Student experiences if he/she likes this business• District has limited bus passes

What do you need to do?

• Complete Student Application• Signed by Parent• Back to your Academy Teacher by March 8,

2012

What documents do you need for your portfolio?

• Resume (student)• Cover Letter (student)• Business Card (student)• 2 letters of reference - no relatives (student)• Copy Social Security Card (student)• Copy of birth certificate or passport (student)• Photo Id (driver’s license, student ID) (student)• Internship Passport (teacher)• Proof of Student Insurance (teacher)• GPA and Attendance (teacher)• Student Data Card (teacher)• Student/Parent Internship Agreement (teacher)• Field Trip Permission Form (teacher)• Media Release Form (teacher)

What if student is already working?

• We can turn your present job into an internship

• Your supervisor will be required to teach you additional duties NOT just your present job

How do I get an internship?

• Websites provided • Approach particular business in area where

you are a customer• Ask friends and family; network!!!!• We will also provide leads with assistance

from the district

Internship Blog

• Has all the information you will need• Constantly updated• http://hghsinternships.blogspot.com • Contact Mrs. Mena

msmena@dadeschools.net

Insurance

• Check made out to company and mail or give to your teacher

• https://www.hsri.com/K12_Enrollment/Main/default.asp

• $16.00

Questions????