Blaine High School

INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS

Leading to Your Future Career Success

3-Part Work Based Program

• Internship Seminar - Students study career-related topics as well as conduct student organization activities and prepare for competition.
• Student Organization - Students develop leadership and career skills, and civic awareness through participation in local, regional, state, and national projects, officer elections, and competitions.
• Internship Job - students work in a career-related paid position in an area business under the supervision of the employer and Internship Coordinator. 

Benefits of Joining an Internship Program

• Paid, Supervised Experience
• Credit Toward Graduation
• Career and Leadership Skills
• Learn Industry Practices
• Self Confidence
• Employment Reference

Internship Requirements/Registration Process

• Application - Students apply during their junior year and are interviewed and selected for the internship program.  Application forms are available in the Guidance Office, Career Center, or from an Internship Coordinator. 
• Scheduling - Students have the option of attending a full day of school or they may be relased during Period 4.  Most students are enrolled in their required courses for 12th grade, the related seminar class, and electives of their choice.  It is highly recommended to be in the Internship PRogram for the full school year.
• Credits - Students receive three credits: 1/2 credit each trimester for the seminar and 1/2 credit each trimester for the internship job.
• Transportation - Students must provide their own transportation to and from the internship job site.

Internship Program Options

Business Internship (BPA)
The Business Internship Program gives students a "winning edge" in the competitive world of Business by teaching what they need to know to survive and succeed in the years ahead.  Sample occupations for which students are training include:

Marketing & Management Internship (DECA)
The Marketing and Management Internship Program provides training, skill development and general education concepts as they relate to the following occupational areas:

Health / Family & Consumer Sciences Internship (HOSA/FCCLA)
Focus on your future and build upon your health-related skills and experience by pursuing a career in:

Industrial Technology Internship (SkillsUSA)
The Industrial Technology Internship Program is for students who are interested in trying out an occupation or who want to get a "jump start" in a trade and industry career such as:

Contact Information

Business Internship (BPA) - Ms. Lana Rice, BE Office

Marketing & Management Internship (DECA) - Mr. Gary Uthe, Science Resource Center

Health / Family & Consumer Sciences Internship (HOSA) - Ms. Connie Sullivan, Science Resource Center

Trade & Industry Internship (SkillsUSA) - Mr. Gary Uthe, Science Resource Center