Program
Components
Guidance
relating
academic
interests
and talents
to career
possibilities
Assistance
with:
Creating
a resume
Preparing
for a
workplace
interview
Securing
and
Coordinating
the
Internship
Placement
Educational
materials
on
topics
such as:
Qualities
that
employers
seek
Understanding
the
concept
of
professionalism
How to
ask for
a letter
of
recommendation
Journals
designed
for
reflection
Feedback
on
journal
entries
Letter
of
Recommendation
Community
Service
Documentation |
We have
developed a
comprehensive and
proven process to
maximize the value
of an internship. We
meet with the
student one time,
followed by email
and phone contact.
In some instances,
it may be possible
to arrange a phone
meeting if the
student cannot meet
in person.
Academic Advising
Colleges look for a
student who is well
rounded but who also
has a special
academic interest or
talent that they
have pursued
in-depth. By
reviewing the
student's courses
and extra-curricular
activities, we help
them identify a
"thread of interest"
that can be
developed further
through an
internship. Then we
research and contact
potential mentors
and establish an
internship that will
enhance the
student's learning
experience and
academic resume.
The
Initial Meeting
(October-February)
Our
role is one of
advocate and
advisor. The student
meets with us for an
informal
conversation about
interests, location
preferences and
desired work
schedule. Some
students know
exactly what type of
internship they are
looking for while
others do not. We
enjoy helping each
student identify a
career area to
explore. Options are
discussed and the
student identifies a
primary and
secondary career
interest.
The student receives program materials that include: instructions and examples
for creating a resume, tips for the workplace interview, 3 brief journal
assignments designed for reflection, a document for the mentor’s letter of
recommendation and other helpful materials relating to the workplace.
Finding a
Placement
The Internship Connection
researches and establishes
contacts with potential mentors
and placement sites in a wide
variety of fields, giving
careful consideration to the
suitability for either high
school or college students.
If it is discovered in the
initial meeting that a student
has a unique talent or unusual
career interest, a special
search is conducted. In all
cases, a placement is selected
that best matches the individual
interests of the student as well
as the needs of the mentoring
organization.
The
Workplace Interview
(March-May)
The student
receives contact information
concerning a potential placement
site, sets up the interview and
meets with the workplace mentor.
Dress is business casual, but
the tone of the interview is
similar to a casual meeting. If
satisfactory to both parties,
mentor and student establish a
starting date and mutually
agreed upon schedule.
The Work
Schedule
The
schedule is flexible
based on the desires
of the student’s
family. Most
students work
part-time, usually
2-3 days per week,
during a 4, 6 or 8
week period during
June, July or
August. For students
who may have a
longer commute to
their internship, 2
days may be
advisable. Parents
tell us that they
appreciate a program
that leaves time for
other activities, a
part-time job or a
family vacation.
The
Internship Begins
(Summer)
The
student proceeds
with placement and
program activities.
We remain in contact
with both the
student and mentor
throughout the
process. We provide
feedback on
pre-designed journal
questions that the
student emails to
us. The student
journals are an
important tool for
assistance and
problem solving from
our counselors.
Journal questions
are designed to
foster reflection
and synthesis of the
career experience,
and serve as a
handy, documented
reference for
college interviews
and application
essays.
The Mentor's Letter
of Recommendation
Upon
successful
completion of the
internship, the
student may receive
a letter of
recommendation from
his workplace
mentor. We work with
mentors to craft
letters that focus
not only on personal
qualities, but also
how the student's
academic interests
relate to their
internship
experiences.
Students tell us
that these letters
have proved
invaluable for both
college applications
and job interviews.
Community
Service
Documentation
Many public and
private high
schools require
students to
complete hours
of service in
the non-profit
sector. The
Internship
Connection
provides
documentation
that the student
can submit to
their school.
Documents
include a letter
from the
Director, a
timetable of
hours and a copy
of the workplace
mentor's letter
of
recommendation.
$2,500
Boston Program
Fee
$3,000
New York Program
Fee
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Questions
call Dr.
Carole
Jabbawy
617-796-9283
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