INTERNSHIP (Grade 12) DUAL ENROLLMENT
INTERNSHIP (Grade 12) DUAL ENROLLMENT
INTERNSHIP (Grade 12)
DUAL ENROLLMENT (EDU 100)
(EDI6206, EDI6207; EDI6208)
The INTERNSHIP-CAREER PATHWAYS course combines classroom study with a planned, supervised, practical work experience designed to develop the essential skills related to a career pathway. Students choosing to enroll in the internship program will be placed in unpaid, professional locations in order to explore or expand upon a field of interest. Interns are released from class four days per week to learn about the industry and the post-secondary training necessary to be successful. Interns will remain in class one day per week to reinforce personal growth, communication skills, and address any problems and/or potential conflicts. Students will receive assistance finding placements or they can find one on their own. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who will be seeking careers in professional or skilled areas requiring a 2 or 4-year college degree. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Career and Financial Management with a grade of “C” or better and teacher recommendation. Students must have personal transportation and is not provided by PW.
The INTERNSHIP-EDUCATION course examines educational thoughts and practice with an emphasis on present-day problems and issues. This program allows 12th grade students to be placed in an elementary school (or at the high school) in the Colonial School District to work with a cooperating teacher for a semester. Each intern travels to his/her host school three days a week and acts as an assistant to the regular classroom teacher, learning the ins and outs of the education field. Two days a week the interns explore the many facets of the teaching profession at PW. Transportation is not provided by the school district. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Career and Financial Management with a grade of “C” or better and teacher recommendation. Students MUST have personal transportation and is not provided by PW. Students must have personal transportation and is not provided by CSD. *Students who choose to pursue dual enrollment, will earn three college credits from Montgomery County Community College.