Student Responsibilities

  •  Maintain high level of attendance and performance at both the school and the work site
  •  Maintain satisfactory grades and be in good standing with local high school Consult Work-Based Learning coordinator or supervising teacher, as well as the employer, about any concerns or problems
  • Attend work site according to the Internship Agreement
  • Use transportation approved and/or provided by parent
  • Dress appropriately for the work site, including all appropriate safety clothing and equipment
  • Demonstrate honesty, punctuality, cooperative attitude, proper grooming and dress and willingness to learn
  • Conform to rules, regulations, and safety standards of the training site and maintain confidentiality
  • Complete required assignments and furnish necessary information, reports and time sheets
  • Notify employer/supervisor and Work-Based Learning coordinator prior to absences

Parent Responsibilities

  • ​Approve and support the student's participation in the internship
  • Provide or arrange for transportation
  • Discuss internship experiences with student 

Employer Responsibilities

  • Conduct hiring interview with the student
  • Sign training agreement
  • Approve student learning objectives
  • Provide time to orient, train and provide safety instruction
  • Review progress with the student periodically
  • Assume responsibility for meaningful training and a safe workplace 
  • Consult school supervisor regarding problems related to the work experience Conform to state and federal labor laws 
  • Provide worker's compensation coverage for students in paid experiences
  • Verify and sign attendance and/or time records, as required
  • Work with student to coordinate work and school schedules
  • Evaluate student performance

Work Based Learning Counselor Responsibilities

  • Serve as coordinator to all parties involved in the internship
  • Issue grade and credit for successful completion of requirements
  • Insure all written work and forms are complete and received
  • Conduct monthly training site visits and/or work site contacts
  • Assist student in achieving educational goals as stated in the CCR Plan
  • Complete necessary paperwork and monitor student progress in cooperation with student and work site supervisor
  • Verify safety standards in the work place
  • Monitor student internship hours regularly, collect time cards at least monthly 
  • Maintain open communication with student, parent and employer 

What Our Interns Are Saying

I would definitely recommend an internship for anyone. It gives you opportunities that you don't have in the classroom.
​"I already knew the coding language from High School, but what is really valuable is the real world experience I've gained from this internship . "

What Our Employers Are Saying
​​Erica was a perfect example of what we need in terms of skill set from our interns. We offered her employment for the summer and future opportunities if she would be interested.
Les is very polished and has good communication skills! If we have an opening we will hire her. She is that good!
Jayden is great and very creative. Good team player. He is so good we hired him!!!
Thomas has been an asset to the company. His day to day work has helped to relieve a portion of my own personal workload, and I have no worries when entrusting him with nearly any project.
The Sevier School District is committed to providing educational and employment opportunities to students without regard to race, age, national origin or disability in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title XI of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act.