CTE Internship Program Overview
Why Participate in a CTE Internship?
- Internships help with long-term career success.
- Grow your network in the industry and open up doors for future connections.
- Learn from experienced professionals.
- Develop the skills you need to succeed.
- Save money and time by figuring out what you do and do not enjoy.
- Be exposed to state-of-art practices and technology.
- Apply knowledge gained from CTE classes to the work field.
- Learn valuable lessons on professionalism and expectations in the workplace.
How do I earn Internship Credit?
- Register for the semester-long class worth (.5) credit for high school, requiring 40 internship hours per semester.
- Must be a Junior or Senior
What is required for Internship Credit?
- They must apply for the next semester, at the end of the current semester
- Achieving 40 internship hours/semester per .5 credit
Finishing the required coursework - Building and developing a work portfolio
How do I find an Internship?
- Students typically set up their own internships because this helps both you and the a business mentor decide if the internship will be a good fit.
- Help with finding a internship
Course Discription
CTE Internships provide on the job training opportunities that are related directly to coursework, a career goal, and course of study identified through the College and Career Readiness plan. This Work-Based Learning experience is considered a completer level pathway course and is designed to bridge the gap between school and career. Appropriate supervision by a school/district coordinator must be maintained.
Course information USBE
Core Standards of the Course PDF download