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Who are our students? MILLENNIALS
- Want to feel they’ve made a difference/impact
- Born 1980-2000
- Have grown up multi-tasking
- High expectations
- Work isn’t everything; flexibility to balance activities is
Aka Internet Generation, Echo Boomers, Boomers, Nexters, Generation Y, Nintendo Generation, Digital Generation
B I GThe first 100 million generation
Bigger than Boomers
Most wanted by marketers
PROTECTED/SHELTEREDMost watched over generation – parents, coaches, chaperones
TONS of state and federal legislation protecting children – sex offender
programs, AMBER alerts
Sociable
Optimistic
Talented
Well educated
Collaborative
Open-minded
Influential
Achievement-oriented
Web-savvy
Bloggers
Chatters/Twitters
IMers
Cell-phone talkers
CONNECTED & INCLUSIVE! They can inform thousands of others with a click of a mouse
Why employers
want them…
Boomers are retiring
Team-oriented
Hard workers
Very tech savvy
Believe in collective good
Want to make an immediate impact
By 2010, they will make up 32% of population
Smarterbank.net
However…
They speak their minds
They question authority
Don’t respond to command and control
They want tomorrow’s position today
Oftentimes, they don’t respect experience
futureperfectpublishing
What defines Millennials?Scheduled, structured lives (soccer, karate, ballet)
Multiculturalism
Terrorism (Oklahoma City, Columbine, Sept 11, 2001)
Heroism (police, firefighters, community heroes)
Patriotism (flag, elections)
Parent Advocacy
Globalism
RigorRigor: fewer course choices & more focus in core curriculum that establishes the foundation for further learning
Relevance
Relevance: more innovations and options to connect and and accelerate students to the opportunities and requirements of college and the 21st century (Internships, PBL, hands-on)
Relationships: building partnerships with business and industry in community
Relationships
What are our high school student internship programs?
Work-based career exploration (PCI)
Capstone experience (ICE)
Microsoft.com
The student internship IS… - applying skills developed in the classroom
- exploring career opportunities
- learning new competencies in the real world
The student internship IS NOT… - earning money
- getting out of school
- free labor
Career oriented student intern
Parents / Guardians
Administrator/Guidance
MHS Coordinator
Site Supervisor/
Mentor
Advisory Committee
Are you a junior or senior? YES NO
Are you currently on track for graduation?
YES NO
Will you complete Core 40 classes by the end of your senior year?
YES NO
Is your attendance rate at 80% or higher this past trimester?
YES NO
Are you maintaining a GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale?
YES NO
Is your discipline record clear of major infractions? (If not, please be able to explain)
YES NO
Are there three (3) school personnel here at MVSC who would give you an outstanding recommendation?
YES NO
Do you have transportation to an in-ternship site?
YES NO
Is this internship in accordance with your “meaningful future plan”?
YES NO
Checklist
1. Complete Internship Application
2. Three (3) references/evaluations from teachers or administrators
3. Interviews, Orientation, Agreements, Training Plan
4. Actual Internship & School Seminars
5. Time sheets, reports, reflection & assessment
Like real life…
Livingston.buzz
► Dress appropriate for internship
► Abide by regulations & policies of business & MHS.
► Attend related seminars at MHS as required.
► Provide own reliable transportation to & from site.
► Provide proof of medical & auto insurance.
► Arrive early every day and be productive all day.
► Perform necessary tasks and follow instructions.
► No personal calls, texts or email
while at site.
► Keep all matters confidential!
EXPECTATIONS
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