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“It’s A Brave Thing To Go and Chase the Thing You Want To Do.”
~Nat Paynter, Director of Water Programs, Charity: Water
Why should businesses consider offering internships to South Pasadena Unified students?
- The value of having highly skilled and motivated students as part of your workforce for a semester – or more
- The opportunity to bring new ideas and enthusiasm to your organization
- The assistance provided by the unpaid high school intern to your permanent staff
- The chance to share your knowledge with students
What does a quality student internship offer?
- An introduction to different parts of the organization
- An opportunity to practice critical thinking, communication, and problem solving skills
- Clearly defined responsibilities
- Projects that further a student’s professional development
How does it work?
For the students:
- Complete two job skills workshops prior to the internship
- Apply for the SPHS Internship program; fill out required paperwork
- Sign up for the zero period class through SPHS, worth five course credits
- Apply for the internship of interest to the student
- Complete 60 hours of work during a semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
- Learn as much as you can from career experts
For the employer:
- Create a job description for the internship position
- Sign a memo of understanding with the South Pasadena Unified School District
- Interview potential interns and select best candidate for the role
- Identify an internal coordinator for the intern
- Share company policies and procedures with intern
- Establish clear work hours; schedule and monitor hours
- Offer interns direction and feedback for improvement
- Communicate regularly with SPHS Career Internship Specialist
- Complete an internship evaluation
Now Is A Good Time To Start
For more information, contact Andrea Fox, Career Internship Specialist,
afox@spusd.net or 626-390-2730
