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Goals for the Evening Internship: the Adult-World Design Principle Internship 101: Prepping “soft skills” Internship logistics Breakout sessions with former HTHCV Interns Hosting your own HTHCV Intern Questions/Feedback/Comments

Internship: the Adult-World Design Principle Adult-World design principle: learning outside the four walls First time experiencing this principle in the real- world Link between adult learning and professional employment (21 st Century Skills) Students use skills and gain additional ones

Prepping “Soft Skills” “Soft skills” or 21 st Century Learning Skills include: Critical thinking Problem solving Communication Collaboration Creativity Innovation Initiative Flexibility/Adaptability Social Skills Responsibility Self-direction Leadership Accountability Productivity

Internship Logistics Internship Dates: May 11-June 5 Must find site by March 2, hours per week, depending on site Monday-Friday, unless alternative days agreed upon Students/families responsible for transportation Students are covered by HTH Liability insurance when off site

Internship Logistics Continued Students are highly encouraged to find their own site with family support Limited number of internships secured by HTHCV Students MAY NOT mentor with a family member Internship does not have to match what the student thinks they want to major in; can choose related fields

Breakout Sessions

Host Your Own HTHCV Intern Family and friend host sites are a significant source of internships for HTH students You may interview students ahead of time to make sure they are a good fit for your organization Larger organizations may have many internship placement opportunities – check with your business! Interested? Make sure you sign up today

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