Hosting a GBN Intern

The Internship course is a way for students to evaluate career opportunities before making educational and financial post-secondary decisions. Our goal is to help students develop workplace skills, habits, and attitudes, and gain “real world” experiences outside of the high school classroom.
 

Students will be scheduled during a regular green or gold day block. Throughout the semester there will be required “in-class” days and “release” days. The “in-class” days will consist of activities and assignments designed by the teacher/internship coordinator. On “release” days students will be allowed to leave school during that block to work on completing the 60 hours towards their internship. Students who are not scheduled to work during the release time must remain in the building and report to an SRT. 

Career Internship Coordinators: Tim Drevline & Mary Kosirog
 

Yes, like any elective credit course, students will receive .5 credit hours for the semester-long course and be graded Pass/Fail, which will not affect your GPA. 

Students must complete at least 60 hours at the internship placement and complete in-class coursework and assignments. Weekly internship schedules are determined on an individual basis taking into account the internship site hours/availability and the student’s availability. Hours may be completed on weeknights, weekends, days off, or during the school day during students' early release time.

• Journal Entries & Log Sheets (completed by the student and signed by the host)
• Meetings with your Internship Coordinator
• Consistent class attendance and completion of assignments
• Open communication between the teacher, host, and intern (student)
• Students must be mature and responsible
• The host will provide learning opportunities (possibly hands-on) and serve as a mentor to the intern

Hour completion is agreed upon between the student and internship host. Students have the option of using release time to leave school and go directly to the placement site. Others will work after school, on the weekends, or on days off. Schedules may vary based on the hours of operation of the host site and supervisor. It is recommended that students obtain approximately 5 hours per week to finish on time. 
 

• Students will learn and perform duties related to the career area of interest as defined by the internship supervisor
• Students are required to arrive on time for their scheduled days and regularly communicate with the internship supervisor
   

Students will need to provide their own reliable transportation.