Kennedy Internship

A student internship is an unpaid, career-focused experience during which students become directly involved in the workplace. This experience provides an opportunity for a student to apply the skills obtained in school to real work situations and to learn additional skills. An internship will also help students to define career goals.

During the internship, students apply and assess their leadership training and career choices in real-world settings. Intern activities include research, report preparation, client interaction, office management and more. Interns learn how teams interact, that communication is critical in the workplace and that there is something to be learned in every experience. Interns gain knowledge about budget, personnel administration, client service, and project management and evaluation.

Program Goals:

Identify a career cluster of interest
Determine whether a career is compatible with interests, values, skills, and aptitudes
Prepare a resume
Write a correct resume cover letter
Develop interviewing skills
Write correct, timely thank you letters
Set priorities, plan use of time, adhere to a schedule
Develop effective interpersonal skills with workers and supervisors
Develop important work habits such as promptness, reliability and accuracy
Understand the evaluation process in the workplace
Explain the correct business attire and etiquette
Observe and participate in activities connected with a career cluster
Describe the requirements and characteristics of selected careers
Experience a range of choices and opportunities within a career area
Determine whether a career is compatible with their interests, values, skills, and aptitudes
Apply academic learning to practical situations
Apply out-of-school experience to classroom activities
Make the transition from school to post-secondary education and careers

Benefits:

Interns receive 2 honors credits for participation. Additionally, the interns are able to obtain a letter of recommendation to college from the program or their site supervisor, which affords them the chance to stand apart from their high school colleagues.


	Internship Experience: A student internship is an unpaid, career-focused experience during which students become directly involved in the workplace. This experience provides an opportunity for a student to apply the skills obtained in school to real work situations and to learn additional skills. An internship will also help students to define career goals. During the internship, students apply and assess their leadership training and career choices in real-world settings. Intern activities include research, report preparation, client interaction, office management and more. Interns learn how teams interact, that communication is critical in the workplace and that there is something to be learned in every experience. Interns gain knowledge about budget, personnel administration, client service, and project management and evaluation. Program Goals: Identify a career cluster of interest Determine whether a career is compatible with interests, values, skills, and aptitudes Prepare a resume Write a correct resume cover letter Develop interviewing skills Write correct, timely thank you letters Set priorities, plan use of time, adhere to a schedule Develop effective interpersonal skills with workers and supervisors Develop important work habits such as promptness, reliability and accuracy Understand the evaluation process in the workplace Explain the correct business attire and etiquette Observe and participate in activities connected with a career cluster Describe the requirements and characteristics of selected careers Experience a range of choices and opportunities within a career area Determine whether a career is compatible with their interests, values, skills, and aptitudes Apply academic learning to practical situations Apply out-of-school experience to classroom activities Make the transition from school to post-secondary education and careers Benefits: Interns receive 2 honors credits for participation. Additionally, the interns are able to obtain a letter of recommendation to college from the program or their site supervisor, which affords them the chance to stand apart from their high school colleagues. Coordinated by: Mrs. Linda Johnson John F. Kennedy High School 1901 Randolph Rd Silver Spring, MD. 20902 Site Made By: Rabia Khalid