This past summer we placed over 500+ students in Catawba County Schools Work Base Learning SUMMER program. Due to our increasing numbers and deadlines we are already preparing for our SUMMER programs. Please let students know that we have made changes to our SUMMER online process.
The 2016-2017 Work Based Learning SUMMER Application will be available online December 1, 2015. To access the online application students will go to www.k12careerconnection.com and click SUMMER 2016 Work Based Learning Application. Internship Coordinators will be processing these applications continuously through April 8, 2016 and will contact students before the end 2015-2016 school year.
All students interested or applying for ANY Medical placements (Volunteens, summer special, etc.) must have their application submitted by March 4, 2016 due to limited spots and medical center deadlines. All applications submitted for medical internship will be time sensitive.
The application for all work-based learning opportunities (internships, service internships, etc.) is :
https://k12careerconnection.formstack.com/forms/wbl_application?Address-state=NC
Catawba County Schools Workforce Development Education Department offers a variety of internship opportunities to qualified students, both during the summer and the school year. All programs require students to complete an application, which contains recommendations from two teachers and the student's counselor, as well as a check that the student is in good standing at his/her school in regard to attendance/tardies, grades, and discipline.
Teachers Grades 11-12 Teaching internships allow students to experience working with children in an educational setting during the regular school year. This program also serves to provide extra assistance by the teaching interns for under-or-low-achieving students, thus acting as a drop-out prevention strategy. An application is required, and program guidelines must be met. Prospective interns must be in good standing at their schools with regard to grades, attendance, tardies, and discipline.
Contact: Tina Propst ([email protected])
Career Grades 11-12 The Career internship program gives students the opportunity to gain practical work experience/observation in the profession of their choice or explore potential careers in which they have a demonstrated interest. An application is required, and program guidelines must be met. Prospective intern must be in good standing at their schools with regard to grades, attendance, tardies, and discipline.
Contact: Tina Propst ([email protected])
Service Grades 9-12 To encourage students to become contributing adults within their communities, service internships allow students to volunteer their time to work in various roles. These internships provide students with opportunities designed to establish an appreciation for helping and caring for others. An application is required, and program guidelines must be met. Prospective interns must be in good standing at their schools with regard to grades, attendance, tardies, and discipline.
Catawba County Schools Career Technical Education Department offer various internship possibilities to high school students during the regular school day. Students may apply to do a:
Teaching Internship at an elementary, middle or high school setting,
Career Internship in a specific career area of interest, or
students may apply for a paid Apprenticeship program.
Additionally, students may apply to do an After School internship in a volunteer setting.
During the summer months, high school students grades 9 – 12 may apply to do Volunteer Summer Internships. Rising juniors and seniors may apply to do Career Internships within the summer months. There are several Special Summer Programs available in specific areas:
Catawba Valley Medical Center – Health Internship
Catawba County Schools – Teaching Internship
Duke Energy - Engineering Internship
Law Enforcement – Criminal Justice Internship
If you have questions about any of the programs, ask to speak to the Career Development Coordinator or Internship Coordinator at your high school. Applications are available in the student services office
The 2016-2017 Work Based Learning SUMMER Application will be available online December 1, 2015. To access the online application students will go to www.k12careerconnection.com and click SUMMER 2016 Work Based Learning Application. Internship Coordinators will be processing these applications continuously through April 8, 2016 and will contact students before the end 2015-2016 school year.
All students interested or applying for ANY Medical placements (Volunteens, summer special, etc.) must have their application submitted by March 4, 2016 due to limited spots and medical center deadlines. All applications submitted for medical internship will be time sensitive.
The application for all work-based learning opportunities (internships, service internships, etc.) is :
https://k12careerconnection.formstack.com/forms/wbl_application?Address-state=NC
Catawba County Schools Workforce Development Education Department offers a variety of internship opportunities to qualified students, both during the summer and the school year. All programs require students to complete an application, which contains recommendations from two teachers and the student's counselor, as well as a check that the student is in good standing at his/her school in regard to attendance/tardies, grades, and discipline.
Teachers Grades 11-12 Teaching internships allow students to experience working with children in an educational setting during the regular school year. This program also serves to provide extra assistance by the teaching interns for under-or-low-achieving students, thus acting as a drop-out prevention strategy. An application is required, and program guidelines must be met. Prospective interns must be in good standing at their schools with regard to grades, attendance, tardies, and discipline.
Contact: Tina Propst ([email protected])
Career Grades 11-12 The Career internship program gives students the opportunity to gain practical work experience/observation in the profession of their choice or explore potential careers in which they have a demonstrated interest. An application is required, and program guidelines must be met. Prospective intern must be in good standing at their schools with regard to grades, attendance, tardies, and discipline.
Contact: Tina Propst ([email protected])
Service Grades 9-12 To encourage students to become contributing adults within their communities, service internships allow students to volunteer their time to work in various roles. These internships provide students with opportunities designed to establish an appreciation for helping and caring for others. An application is required, and program guidelines must be met. Prospective interns must be in good standing at their schools with regard to grades, attendance, tardies, and discipline.
Catawba County Schools Career Technical Education Department offer various internship possibilities to high school students during the regular school day. Students may apply to do a:
Teaching Internship at an elementary, middle or high school setting,
Career Internship in a specific career area of interest, or
students may apply for a paid Apprenticeship program.
Additionally, students may apply to do an After School internship in a volunteer setting.
During the summer months, high school students grades 9 – 12 may apply to do Volunteer Summer Internships. Rising juniors and seniors may apply to do Career Internships within the summer months. There are several Special Summer Programs available in specific areas:
Catawba Valley Medical Center – Health Internship
Catawba County Schools – Teaching Internship
Duke Energy - Engineering Internship
Law Enforcement – Criminal Justice Internship
If you have questions about any of the programs, ask to speak to the Career Development Coordinator or Internship Coordinator at your high school. Applications are available in the student services office