Internship

INTRODUCTION

Academic Achievement:  Acquire the communications (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), mathematics, science and social science skills required to meet the performance standards of an occupational field.

Occupational Competence:  Attain the occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to meet the performance standards for all aspects of an occupational field.

Employment:  Obtain employment that provides for economic self-sufficiency and career advancement.

Educational Attainment:  Complete a sequence of courses to acquire academic and occupational competence and to attain a high school diploma or its equivalent, an occupational certificate, an associate and/or bachelor’s degree.

Economic Competitiveness:  Enhance the economic competitiveness of the workforce by having the ability to produce high-quality goods and services, learn new skills and technologies quickly, and adapt effectively to changes in the workplace.

Access and Equity:  Obtain access and equity to education and labor market opportunities.

PROGRAM GOALS:

As educators in the field of career and technical education, we believe that all graduates of Rich Township High Schools should develop an attitude, social consciousness and ethical value system inherent in responsible citizenship and should be skilled in:

• higher order, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, problem solving, technology awareness and resource management;
• using a collaborative approach to problem solving;
• managing time and material resources for the purpose of functioning more effectively as a contributing member of society;
• written and verbal communications necessary for productive employment and a fulfilling lifestyle;
• the use of technology in carrying out various vocational and personal endeavors.

ILLINOIS STATE GOALS:

At this time the State of Illinois has not developed Learning Standards for Internship.  State Learning Standards for the Core Curriculum courses are embedded in the Internship curriculum.

Course Number:                  M94/95

Course Title:                        Internship Class

Prerequisite:                        None

This capstone course provides the theory needed to succeed in the world of work.  Classroom activities related to on-the-job responsibilities which help acquire related skills to secure and maintain a job.  Interested students must be interviewed by the Internship Coordinator to be enrolled.  Successful completion of both semesters satisfies the Consumer Economics graduation requirement.

Course Number:                  M96/97

Course Title:                        Internship Job Station

Prerequisite:                        Enrollment in Internship Class

This course provides on-the-job experience for students who desire to develop occupational skills through work experience.  Students must enroll concurrently in Internship Class.  Occupational competencies are developed through a combination of classroom and on-the-job experiences.