Internship Handbook
Internship Handbook Expecta(ons, Direc(ons, and Forms for both STEM Student Interns and their Supervisors
Internship Informa3on & Direc3ons for Students It is vitally important that you approach your internship with the proper mind-‐frame, thinking of yourself as a professional, not a high school student. Not only will a posi(ve internship help you learn and grow, it may also result in future paid internships, employment, or, at the very least, an important college reference. Your professionalism will reflect back on the school, the STEM Academy, and yourself, whether you give your best aHtude and effort or not. Please strongly consider these things before beginning your internship. Below are a few direc(ons and expecta(ons for your STEM Internship. Please remember, you can always email Mrs. Blank at blanke@flhsemail.org if you have any ques(ons or concerns or call Mr. Fogo on his cell at 702.569.5407.
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Direc3ons & Expecta3ons
You should have your internship contact and schedule set up by May 15th. Be sure that Mrs. Blank has the name of the organiza(on and supervisor. Be prompt -‐ Plan on always arriving 15 minutes early. On the rare occasion that you might be late, call 10 minutes before the arranged start (me. Dress professionally -‐ You should look more professional than the other employees or interns. Communicate well -‐ Share your cell phone number and email address with your supervisor and be sure to have their informa(on, as well. Be especially polite when you interact with other employees. Work hard -‐ have a posi(ve aHtude even if you don’t like the work you are doing. If there is not immediate work for you to do, ask someone else if you can help. Contact us -‐ if you have any ques(ons or if something is not going well, including if your internship has too many monotonous or non-‐learning ac(vi(es. If your internship includes different supervisors or you complete your 90+ hours with different organiza(ons, you must fill out mul(ple forms for each experience. There are two forms that must be given to each supervisor and two other forms that must be completed and turned in at the end of your internship. Both of these need signatures from your supervisor. Both forms must be submi@ed by Dec. 15th. Plan on giving a 5-‐7 minute presenta(on on your internship. This will include pictures (make sure you are in some), organiza(on background, and your responsibili(es. Presenta(ons will take place this coming school year.
Beginning Your Internship This document was created to help you in the beginning days of your internship. It is designed to be a framework for your beginning interac(ons with your supervisor, expect to be flexible.
AFer Finding Out Your Supervisor’s Contact Informa3on:
1) Call to set up a phone appointment or visit. Unless they inform you otherwise, plan on professional dress (job interview) for your first mee(ng. Topics for your first conversa(on may include: a)
b) c) d)
Clarifying the hours you are available to work. Ask what days and hours best fit the organiza(on’s needs. What is proper aHre in their organiza(on? Explain that you want to appear professional. Where would the supervisor like you to report each day? Clarify how your supervisor can reach you. Ask what is the best way to reach your supervisor if you are ill or can’t come to work.
2) During your first mee(ng at the site of your internship: a)
b) c) d)
Provide your Supervisor with the two-‐page form (tled, “Informa(on for Internship Supervisors”. There are suggested topics on Page 2 for your discussion. Show them the forms that you will fill out at the end of the internship and have them sign. Those are named, “Documenta(on of Internship Hours” and “Internship Verifica(on”. Ask any ques(ons you might have. Give your supervisor contact informa(on for Mrs. Blank – blanke@flhsemail.org and Mr. Fogo 702.569.5407.
Give to your Internship Supervisor on the first day: Informa(on for Internship Supervisors (2 pages)
Informa3on For Internship Supervisors About Faith Lutheran’s STEM Academy:
Faith Lutheran’s reputa(on as a leader in Math, Science, and Technology educa(on has been well documented. With impressive students (99% of the class of 2014 are amending college), modern and expensive scien(fic equipment, and dedica(on to top-‐of-‐the-‐line computer hardware and sonware, we con(nue to strive toward increasing excellence in STEM educa(on. Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Program aims to provide our top students with the coursework and experiences to excite and prepare them for elite university programs in similar STEM fields. To be accepted into and remain in Faith Lutheran’s STEM Program, students must earn and maintain a 4.0 GPA in his/her math and science courses while being on track to take Advanced Placement courses in both of these academic areas. In addi(on, students must take specialized courses in a chosen area. These courses are specifically designed with a focus on collabora(on, problem-‐solving, and compe((on. Currently, we are offering Engineering – Honors, Molecular Gene(cs – Honors, and iPhone App Development – Honors. As the final and most important piece of the STEM Program at Faith Lutheran, students must complete an internship experience totaling 90+ hours inside a company, organiza(on, or university of their choosing. Although students can complete their hours in various organiza(ons, we prefer they remain with one for all 90 hours. More informa(on regarding our internship, including sugges(ons and requirements, can be found on the next page.
pg. 1 of 2
Informa3on For Internship Supervisors Helpful Sugges3ons for Internship Supervisors:
Your intern is among the best and brightest Faith Lutheran students. STEM students were selected based on high behavioral and academic standards. We have provided a few sugges(ons to help the internship go smoothly for both you and the intern. The expecta(on is that the intern acts professionally and is a benefit to your organiza(on. u Clarify your expecta3ons for the internship: a. Dates and (mes for work to be completed b. Dress code (please have them dress like other professionals). c. Exchange phone numbers. What is the procedure if the Intern or Supervisor can not make a pre-‐determined date or (me? d. Provide them with an appropriate name tag or iden(fica(on card. e. Provide a secondary person (colleague or administra(ve assistant) for the Intern to check-‐in with if they have needs or ques(ons. f. Provide any informa(on about areas of the workplace that they have access to; clarify areas that are off-‐limits. g. Clarify expecta(ons for each given task or observa(on. h. Review safety procedures. u If you have a concern about the performance or aOtude of your intern: a. First, have one conversa(on with the intern about your concern and clarify the expected behavior or produc(on change that you desire. b. If any other concerns arise, please call Scom Fogo, Principal, at 702.804.4400 (office) or at 702.569.5407 (cell) and he will immediately remedy the situa(on for you.
Responsibili3es of the Internship Supervisor:
1. Provide an internship with a high-‐level of learning. Although the intern may have a variety of tasks assigned to them, we do not want the majority of work to be non-‐learning ac(vi(es. These would include many hours of office filing, test-‐tube washing, etc. Please contact Mr. Fogo for clarifica(on at 702.569.5407. 2. Supervise or assign supervision for all or part of the 90 required hours of the internship. This can include independent work in your company or organiza(on if the work involved is part of a larger project. 3. At the conclusion of the internship, sign the document (tled, “Documenta(on of Internship Hours” and complete and sign the document (tled, “Internship Verifica(on.” pg. 2 of 2
Complete and return to Mrs. Blank at the conclusion of your internship: 1) Documenta(on of Internship Hours 2) Internship Verifica(on
Documenta3on of Internship Hours
PLEASE HAVE THIS SIGNED & RETURNED TO FAITH LUTHERAN AFTER THE COMPLETION OF YOUR INTERNSHIP Students: Use Mul)ple Sheets if Necessary. Each sheet must be signed by an Internship Supervisor.
Student Name:__________________________________________________________ Name of Company or Organiza3on:_________________________________________ Supervisor’s Name:______________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Phone Number:_______________________________________________
Date: _______
Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Total Hours on This Sheet__________ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Supervisor’s Date: _______ Signature:_____________________________ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______
Internship Verifica3on
PLEASE HAVE THIS SIGNED & RETURNED TO FAITH LUTHERAN (Mrs. Blank) AFTER THE COMPLETION OF YOUR INTERNSHIP If you complete your internship hours with different supervisors, please have use a different form for each supervisor.
Student Informa3on: (To be filled out by Student) Name:___________________________________ Age:_____ Year in School:_______
Company/Organiza3on Informa3on: (To be filled out by Student)
Company or Organiza(on:__________________________________________________ Company or Organiza(on’s Address:__________________________________________ City_____________________ State______ Zip_____________ Supervisor’s Name________________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Posi(on/Title__________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Phone Number________________________________________________ Internship Verifica3ons: (to be filled out by Internship Supervisor) Descrip(on of Student Internship (tasks, observa(ons, etc.): ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Number of Total Hours Completed: __________________ Supervisor Signature: ______________________________
Internship Informa3on & Direc3ons for Students It is vitally important that you approach your internship with the proper mind-‐frame, thinking of yourself as a professional, not a high school student. Not only will a posi(ve internship help you learn and grow, it may also result in future paid internships, employment, or, at the very least, an important college reference. Your professionalism will reflect back on the school, the STEM Academy, and yourself, whether you give your best aHtude and effort or not. Please strongly consider these things before beginning your internship. Below are a few direc(ons and expecta(ons for your STEM Internship. Please remember, you can always email Mrs. Blank at blanke@flhsemail.org if you have any ques(ons or concerns or call Mr. Fogo on his cell at 702.569.5407.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
8.
Direc3ons & Expecta3ons
You should have your internship contact and schedule set up by May 15th. Be sure that Mrs. Blank has the name of the organiza(on and supervisor. Be prompt -‐ Plan on always arriving 15 minutes early. On the rare occasion that you might be late, call 10 minutes before the arranged start (me. Dress professionally -‐ You should look more professional than the other employees or interns. Communicate well -‐ Share your cell phone number and email address with your supervisor and be sure to have their informa(on, as well. Be especially polite when you interact with other employees. Work hard -‐ have a posi(ve aHtude even if you don’t like the work you are doing. If there is not immediate work for you to do, ask someone else if you can help. Contact us -‐ if you have any ques(ons or if something is not going well, including if your internship has too many monotonous or non-‐learning ac(vi(es. If your internship includes different supervisors or you complete your 90+ hours with different organiza(ons, you must fill out mul(ple forms for each experience. There are two forms that must be given to each supervisor and two other forms that must be completed and turned in at the end of your internship. Both of these need signatures from your supervisor. Both forms must be submi@ed by Dec. 15th. Plan on giving a 5-‐7 minute presenta(on on your internship. This will include pictures (make sure you are in some), organiza(on background, and your responsibili(es. Presenta(ons will take place this coming school year.
Beginning Your Internship This document was created to help you in the beginning days of your internship. It is designed to be a framework for your beginning interac(ons with your supervisor, expect to be flexible.
AFer Finding Out Your Supervisor’s Contact Informa3on:
1) Call to set up a phone appointment or visit. Unless they inform you otherwise, plan on professional dress (job interview) for your first mee(ng. Topics for your first conversa(on may include: a)
b) c) d)
Clarifying the hours you are available to work. Ask what days and hours best fit the organiza(on’s needs. What is proper aHre in their organiza(on? Explain that you want to appear professional. Where would the supervisor like you to report each day? Clarify how your supervisor can reach you. Ask what is the best way to reach your supervisor if you are ill or can’t come to work.
2) During your first mee(ng at the site of your internship: a)
b) c) d)
Provide your Supervisor with the two-‐page form (tled, “Informa(on for Internship Supervisors”. There are suggested topics on Page 2 for your discussion. Show them the forms that you will fill out at the end of the internship and have them sign. Those are named, “Documenta(on of Internship Hours” and “Internship Verifica(on”. Ask any ques(ons you might have. Give your supervisor contact informa(on for Mrs. Blank – blanke@flhsemail.org and Mr. Fogo 702.569.5407.
Give to your Internship Supervisor on the first day: Informa(on for Internship Supervisors (2 pages)
Informa3on For Internship Supervisors About Faith Lutheran’s STEM Academy:
Faith Lutheran’s reputa(on as a leader in Math, Science, and Technology educa(on has been well documented. With impressive students (99% of the class of 2014 are amending college), modern and expensive scien(fic equipment, and dedica(on to top-‐of-‐the-‐line computer hardware and sonware, we con(nue to strive toward increasing excellence in STEM educa(on. Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) Program aims to provide our top students with the coursework and experiences to excite and prepare them for elite university programs in similar STEM fields. To be accepted into and remain in Faith Lutheran’s STEM Program, students must earn and maintain a 4.0 GPA in his/her math and science courses while being on track to take Advanced Placement courses in both of these academic areas. In addi(on, students must take specialized courses in a chosen area. These courses are specifically designed with a focus on collabora(on, problem-‐solving, and compe((on. Currently, we are offering Engineering – Honors, Molecular Gene(cs – Honors, and iPhone App Development – Honors. As the final and most important piece of the STEM Program at Faith Lutheran, students must complete an internship experience totaling 90+ hours inside a company, organiza(on, or university of their choosing. Although students can complete their hours in various organiza(ons, we prefer they remain with one for all 90 hours. More informa(on regarding our internship, including sugges(ons and requirements, can be found on the next page.
pg. 1 of 2
Informa3on For Internship Supervisors Helpful Sugges3ons for Internship Supervisors:
Your intern is among the best and brightest Faith Lutheran students. STEM students were selected based on high behavioral and academic standards. We have provided a few sugges(ons to help the internship go smoothly for both you and the intern. The expecta(on is that the intern acts professionally and is a benefit to your organiza(on. u Clarify your expecta3ons for the internship: a. Dates and (mes for work to be completed b. Dress code (please have them dress like other professionals). c. Exchange phone numbers. What is the procedure if the Intern or Supervisor can not make a pre-‐determined date or (me? d. Provide them with an appropriate name tag or iden(fica(on card. e. Provide a secondary person (colleague or administra(ve assistant) for the Intern to check-‐in with if they have needs or ques(ons. f. Provide any informa(on about areas of the workplace that they have access to; clarify areas that are off-‐limits. g. Clarify expecta(ons for each given task or observa(on. h. Review safety procedures. u If you have a concern about the performance or aOtude of your intern: a. First, have one conversa(on with the intern about your concern and clarify the expected behavior or produc(on change that you desire. b. If any other concerns arise, please call Scom Fogo, Principal, at 702.804.4400 (office) or at 702.569.5407 (cell) and he will immediately remedy the situa(on for you.
Responsibili3es of the Internship Supervisor:
1. Provide an internship with a high-‐level of learning. Although the intern may have a variety of tasks assigned to them, we do not want the majority of work to be non-‐learning ac(vi(es. These would include many hours of office filing, test-‐tube washing, etc. Please contact Mr. Fogo for clarifica(on at 702.569.5407. 2. Supervise or assign supervision for all or part of the 90 required hours of the internship. This can include independent work in your company or organiza(on if the work involved is part of a larger project. 3. At the conclusion of the internship, sign the document (tled, “Documenta(on of Internship Hours” and complete and sign the document (tled, “Internship Verifica(on.” pg. 2 of 2
Complete and return to Mrs. Blank at the conclusion of your internship: 1) Documenta(on of Internship Hours 2) Internship Verifica(on
Documenta3on of Internship Hours
PLEASE HAVE THIS SIGNED & RETURNED TO FAITH LUTHERAN AFTER THE COMPLETION OF YOUR INTERNSHIP Students: Use Mul)ple Sheets if Necessary. Each sheet must be signed by an Internship Supervisor.
Student Name:__________________________________________________________ Name of Company or Organiza3on:_________________________________________ Supervisor’s Name:______________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Phone Number:_______________________________________________
Date: _______
Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Date: _______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Date: _______ Total Hours on This Sheet__________ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______ Supervisor’s Date: _______ Signature:_____________________________ Start Time: ________ End Time:_______
Internship Verifica3on
PLEASE HAVE THIS SIGNED & RETURNED TO FAITH LUTHERAN (Mrs. Blank) AFTER THE COMPLETION OF YOUR INTERNSHIP If you complete your internship hours with different supervisors, please have use a different form for each supervisor.
Student Informa3on: (To be filled out by Student) Name:___________________________________ Age:_____ Year in School:_______
Company/Organiza3on Informa3on: (To be filled out by Student)
Company or Organiza(on:__________________________________________________ Company or Organiza(on’s Address:__________________________________________ City_____________________ State______ Zip_____________ Supervisor’s Name________________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Posi(on/Title__________________________________________________ Supervisor’s Phone Number________________________________________________ Internship Verifica3ons: (to be filled out by Internship Supervisor) Descrip(on of Student Internship (tasks, observa(ons, etc.): ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Comments:_______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Number of Total Hours Completed: __________________ Supervisor Signature: ______________________________
