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Internship

 

  • Are the final course in the sequence of courses of an approved CTE program. 
  • Provides CTE students an opportunity to engage in learning through participation in a structured work experience that involves the application of technical skills learned during the CTE Program in the classroom. 
  • Provide the experience for the student to demonstrate practical application of program standards, skills, and theory through a combination of coursework and part-time experience for which school credit is awarded.
  • Must be directly related to the CTE program in which the credit is earned.
  • May be paid or unpaid work experiences. Students who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to participate. Students must be enrolled in a CTE program prior to enrolling in a CTE internship. (removed “12th grade senior” verbiage as it is not in Board rule.)

  • The experience uses training agreements and training plans to outline what students are expected to learn and demonstrate at the worksite.
  • The training agreements and training plans emphasize what training partners are expected to provide along, and outlines the coordination of, and integration between, the worksite and the classroom.
  • Every contract/agreement used for WBL student participation must state that there is a safe working environment including protection from discrimination and sexual harassment.
  • The contract/agreement must also contain a statement that the school has the right to immediately terminate the student in WBL if there is a breach of stipulated obligations.
  • All parties MUST become knowledgeable about laws governing students between the ages of 16 and 17 in the workplace.
  • See these links for more information on Labor Laws and Minimum Wage:

    • https://www.minimum-wage.org/arizona
    • https://www.youthrules.gov/
    • DOL Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division - https://www.dol.gov/whd/
    • Labor laws https://www.azica.gov/labor-youth-employment-hours-restrictions

 

 

Identification of Potential Worksites

 

Preparation of Students for Internship

 

Overview of Legal Responsibilities

 

Suggestions for Industry Instructions and Activities

 

Develop a Checklist


Evaluation Materials

     

    Resources and Sample Forms

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