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Prospective Interns

This page is for rising high school seniors who are interested in participating in an internship placement during the Fall or Spring semester of their senior year.  Please use the resources on this page to learn about the application process and how to find a mentor.

What is the Internship Program? Garden Spot High School allows high school seniors to have an opportunity to participate in an off-campus internship. The students who typically participate in the internship program are the super motivated, college-bound student who loves school! The goal of the internship is to allow students to have an authentic working experience that will help them determine their future career and educational path.

What is the purpose of the Internship Program?  The purpose of the internship program is to allow students to gain experience in a career field of interest.  The internship must match the student’s career goals.

Do I earn class credit for my Internship?  Yes, you will earn 1 elective credit on a 4.0 scale.

What is the role of the student? The student and mentor will need to determine the anticipated job duties/responsibilities that the student will perform. This will be agreed upon and placed on an internship agreement document (provided by the school). The job responsibilities should be related to the career interest of the student.

What is the role of the mentor and business? The mentor will guide the student with job responsibilities and soft skills in order to be successful in a career. The mentor will also be required to evaluate the student’s work performance two times per semester by using the provided evaluation form. The mentor will also be required to have their clearances if the student is under the age of 18.

What is the time frame of the internship? The student must participate in the internship for 1 semester (Semester 1: the end of August – beginning of January. Semester 2: the beginning of January – beginning of June). The requirement is that each intern participates in their internship 5 days a week for the length of a regular classroom block. However, depending on the location of the business and the job duties being performed, the student could instead participate in the internship just 2 or 3 days a week as long as they log a minimum of 6 hours each week in their internship experience (the equivalent of 5 daily blocks). ***NOTE*** The required weekly time may change slightly based on the school bell schedule.

Is the internship a paid position?  Some internships are paid, the majority are not.  If the internship is a paid experience, the student (if under the age of 18) must obtain working papers and complete any other required employment documents required by the business hosting the internship.

Can I leave the HS campus to go to my internship?  Yes!  You must provide your own transportation.  If you have open campus privileges, you may leave campus during open campus for your internship.

What are the required clearances? If the student intern is under the age of 18, the mentor is required to have their clearances. The required clearances can be found on the ELANCO website.

How do I find a business and mentor that will have me as their intern?  The best way to get an internship is to follow the instructions on the How to Apply for an Internship page on this website.

1. You can find internships to apply for at the Internship Fair here at Garden Spot.  Network with the businesses in attendance, complete applications, and schedule interviews.  Click on the link above to learn more about the upcoming Internship Fair.  This year (2021) we will have a Virtual Internship Expo!  Review the How to Apply for an Internship page for more information.
2. If you have your own connection, you need to first meet with Ms. Hackman to discuss your internship placement idea.  Next, Ms. Hackman will need to reach out to the business to ensure that they are willing to participate in and follow our Internship Program requirements.  If the placement is determined to be a good fit for you (for example the placement matches your career goals) and the business is willing to follow the ELANCO Internship Program requirements, then you will be approved to move forward with the internship.

How do I get the class, “Internship” on my schedule for my senior year?  Follow the steps on the How to Apply for an Internship page.

What are the required assignments during my internship?  The assignments are subject to change, however, you can most likely expect to complete a daily log where you keep track of your daily responsibilities.  You will also be asked to write a blog post about your experience complete a few other writing assignments for your experience.  Your mentor will submit 2 evaluations regarding your performance in the internship.

Who do I go to for questions?  Please see Mrs. Hackman in the Career Center or send her an email @ jill_hackman@elanco.org for more information.