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Page 1A p e x H I g h S c h o o l
Students – Did you sign in???
Page 2A p e x H I g h S c h o o l
Class of 2016 November 20, 2014
AOIT Pre-Internship Meeting
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Agenda
• Welcome– John Evans – Apex HS AOIT Director– Jill Vandine – Senior AOIT student & recent intern– Michael Murphy – Chair, Advisory Board– Marcia Murto – Advisory Board– Internship committee members
• Information presentation• Discussion/Q&A session
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Objectives
• What is an AOIT internship• Benefits of an internship
– Student perspective
– Company Perspective
• Review internship expectations• Questions
Page 5A p e x H I g h S c h o o l
Internship overview
• AOIT graduation requirement; 1 credit earned• Significant technology component, but not
necessarily a technology position• Internship positions are solicited by parents,
students, neighbors, AOIT director, Board• Goal: to explore career options and
aspirations• Not an entitlement
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Student Benefits
• Apply/use skills and information from AOIT program• Reinforce good work habits• Opportunity to earn money by applying learned
skills and information in a real-time work environment
• Resume builder, references for college applications, possible scholarships and college internship
• Build contacts for future careers, via workplace• and networking
Jill VandineAOIT Internship 2014 at Quiet Oaks Farm
About Quiet Oaks Farm• Providing quality horse boarding at an affordable
rate• 12 stall barn located in Apex, NC
My Supervisor
• Pat Conaway• Owner• Barn manager• Also employed
at AKC
A Day in the Life of Jill at Quiet Oaks Farm
• Work twice a day 7 days a week• Arrive early in the
morning/evening• Feed horses• Work on the website • Teach lessons• Speak to potential boarders• Manage budget/finances
A Day in the Life…Continued
• Fix fencing• Update Facebook page• Schedule vet and farrier
appointments• Train horses• Pick up horse feed and
hay every week• Take pictures for the
website• Schedule farm visits
My Contributions to the Farm• Made a quality website with accurate and up
to date information about the farm
My Contributions Continued• Helped bring in many
new boarders• Part time manager of
the farm• Kept boarders and
horses happy and informed
• Fixed up the barn• Started up a horseback
riding lesson program• Advertised!
AOIT Skills Used
• HTML and webpage design
• Microsoft Word • Microsoft PowerPoint• Sony Vegas• Photoshop• Picasa
What Have I Gained From My Internship?
• Increased social skills• More practice with
HTML and webpage development/design
• A job 7 days a week at Quiet Oaks Farm!
• Management skills
Future Plans • After completing my internship I have realized
that I would like to own a business one day. Until then I will continue to take business and computer classes to help me prepare for the future. I have also learned that I love teaching young kids how to ride!
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Company Benefits
• Source of temporary employees who have work-ready skills
• Recruit for future employee pool • Retain local talent in the area • Contribute to public school education and to the
creation of a motivated, educated workforce
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Internship Basics
• At least 135 hours between now and May 2016– summer only
– part-time during school
• Compensated - hourly wage, stipend, laptop, etc.
• Uses technology – at least 50% of the 135 hours
• Reasonable expectations are set for both student and
supervisor• Supervisor and/or mentor guides the student through the
work experience
• Periodic reviews (site visit, blog, formal
evaluation/assessment upon completion of hours)
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Finding an Internship
• Tap your network– Family/Friends/Workplace – www.raleigh.craigslist.com– Research contact information
• School/Advisory Board Internships:– Check email and jobs board postings– Sign up/respond via email if interested– You will be notified of interview process
• Turn current job into AOIT Internship– Meet basic requirements, including tech component– Ask supervisor and provide AOIT director with contact information– Should include something “new” for the student
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Student Responsibilities BEFORE
• Sign-in attendance sheet TONIGHT• Sign and turn in Student Code of Conduct and
Pre-requisites for an Internship (handout)• Ensure Mr. Evans has current email• Check your email regularly• Write a résumé (Paideia) and submit it to
Mr. Evans for review• Participate in mock interview at AHS• Complete internship survey• Attend one senior internship presentation
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Student Responsibilities DURING
• Available for the entire internship (Parent support needed)
– Most schedule conflicts can be discussed at the interview
• Complete learning objectives• Turn in Internship Agreement• Track hours – form in packet• Keep an updated blog• Set up site visit with Mr. Evans
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Student Responsibilities AFTER
• Post-internship– Evaluations (student and supervisor)– Senior presentation – Q & A with AOIT Faculty,
parents, and internship supervisors; Dates announced in fall 2015 (posted on AOIT Site)
– Transcript Letter – done in September for
students who have, at the minimum, turned
in an Internship Agreement
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Internships
• School Website– Stipend, paid by AST with the Lauren Raym and Ozzie Vargas, Jr. Memorial Internship Award– Must be able to continue during the school year for one period; earns 2nd internship credit– Summer Internship – 135 hours
• Postings (ongoing)– Email – check regularly– Postings on Google site: – https://sites.google.com/site/apexaoitinternshipopenings/–
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Student Internship Guide
• Given out and reviewed in Paideia (Guide is also posted on the AOIT Website)• Read through entire document • Includes all paperwork for entire internship process• Forms are also available online
• Student Internship Guide on the new AOIT website
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ACT NOW
• Ensure Mr. Evans has your current email• Complete the Pre-internship survey• Review the Internship Guide• Put the next Senior Internship presentation on
your calendar• Begin building your network• DON’T WAIT to get started
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Q & A
• When is the next Senior Presentation?• December 10 at Lord Corporation
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Wrap up
Feedback on this workshop is encouraged
Check out the new AOIT website!
Additional questions?– John Evans at [email protected]
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Q & A
• When is the next Senior Presentation?• December 10 at Lord Corporation