1. Vocational Internship Program VIP Pottsville High School Samantha Prince, Coordinator samantha.prince@pottsville.k12.ar.us

2. What is VIP? Quality work program Assists students in transition from school-to- career Student can begin career immediately after high school or complete post-secondary training After high school, follow ups regarding student placement and achievement are tracked for Internship students

3. Requirements of the Student Identified career major Completion of 2 units in the career major At least 2.0 GPA Acceptable attendance record Written recommendations Membership in student youth organization Serious desire to learn more about the field Availability to work the required hours for credit Transportation to and from the internship site

4. On-the-Job Work Experience Must work minimum of 180 hours per semester 12-20 hours per week Must have 20 hours of contact time with Internship teacher to develop career portfolio, complete work site forms, career assessments, develop a plan after high school, and classroom discussion.

5. Intern Sites Must be approved by Intern Coordinator Cannot be in a private residence Must have at least 2 or more adults employed A family member cannot sponsor the internship An Internship cannot involve prohibited activities Transporting money Traveling more than 10% of the time Working in a field that is considered hazardous

6. Community We need community involvement Employers to employ Interns Help with survey for implementation Need addresses of potential Employers of Interns Need survey to be filled out and returned for our Program Proposal Serve as a source for on-going development of Internship positions that match career majors Help with awards and special recognition for both Interns and Employers at the end of the year

7. 2008-2009 Possible Interns Need Placements for: Dental Hygienist Pharmacist Farming Mechanic Construction Cosmetology Nursing Law Physical Therapy Engineer Ministry Park Ranger