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Class of 2016 November 20, 2014

AOIT Pre-Internship Meeting


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


Objectives

• What is an AOIT internship• Benefits of an internship

– Student perspective

– Company Perspective

• Review internship expectations• Questions


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


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!


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


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)


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

http://www.raleigh.craigslist.com/


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


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


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


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/–

https://sites.google.com/site/apexaoitinternshipopenings/






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

http://apexhigh.com/aoit/internships/Career%20Academy%20Student%20Internship%20Guide%20updated(1).pdf




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


Q & A

• When is the next Senior Presentation?• December 10 at Lord Corporation


Wrap up

Feedback on this workshop is encouraged

Check out the new AOIT website!

Additional questions?– John Evans at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Q & A

• When is the next Senior Presentation?• December 10 at Lord Corporation

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Documents

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