Professional Apprenticeship Internship Class APPLICATION (for current 10th and 11th graders who wish to participate in 2023-24)
Welcome!  This application form will provide information about the 2023-24 Professional Apprenticeship Class, an INTERNSHIP CLASS for 11th and 12th graders that will be scheduled during 6th or 7th hour.  

WHAT IS THE PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP CLASS?

This internship class is an opportunity for mature, outgoing, intellectually curious and responsible students to provide a voluntary public service to the community in a field they are interested in pursuing as a career.  In exchange, they are mentored by a professional in their interest area and are exposed to parts of the profession that may otherwise be inaccessible to someone their age.  The idea behind this internship class is to introduce students to the professional world, to gain hands-on experience at those workplaces, and to provide our community with motivated, energetic and enthusiastic interns.

Internship choices include LEGAL INTERNSHIPS (at law firms or with judges), GOVERNMENTAL AND POLITICAL INTERNSHIPS (working with government officials or on political campaigns), EDUCATION INTERNSHIPS (working with teachers and administrators), and interning with professionals at BUSINESSES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS or NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.  

HOW DOES THIS WORK?

Students are released early from school during their 6th or 7th hour class in order to complete their internships.  You are graded on your performance at your internships, your growth as an intern over the year, your mentor's evaluations of your performance and your reflection on your experiences.  As transportation is not provided by the district, students/parents need to work out a plan to get to and from the internship each week.

HOW CAN PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIP BENEFIT YOU?

This class gives you a professional internship experience that is usually reserved for college students and college graduates.  Through networking at your internship, you will meet people who may want to employ you for a summer position or a job after you graduate college.  You will learn professional skills that cannot be taught in a classroom or learned at an hourly job.  You will also get an idea if the career you are interested in pursuing is right for you.

WB interns, present and past, have been offered paid internships in the summer, awarded scholarships due to their internship experience, and have forged bonds with prominent leaders in our community.  This internship experience is also an amazing addition to your resume and college application.  If you are in DECA competing in the 30 page paper, this experience can provide you with an opportunity to engage in an internship with a professional at the business you are researching as well.

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?

This APPLICATION is DUE by Friday, January 20, 2023.  

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?

Feel free to email Mrs. Rosenwasser:  jenifer.rosenwasser@wbsd.org with any questions.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Thoughtfully complete the questions below by the submission deadline. Your application will be reviewed . I will also request recommendations from the teachers you indicated.  I hope to have a final decision by the end of January.



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Email *
Last Name *
First Name *
What is your school email address? *
What grade are you in, CURRENTLY? *
In which of the following fields are you MOST interested in doing an internship? *
Explain why you are interested in pursuing an internship in your area(s) of interest.  What do you want to get out of this voluntary internship experience in a professional field?  What is your goal?  (Please give a full, well thought out answer) *
What previous work experience or community service have you performed?   *
Describe the experience, including who was affected by your work.  Also, reflect upon what you have gained from your work.
Are you able to dedicate at least 3 hours a week (plus travel time) to an internship each week?  Are you responsible?  How will you balance this opportunity with your other commitments? *
As transportation is not provided, how do you plan to get to and from your internship outside of school each week?   *
How would you describe yourself to a prospective professional employer (i.e. outgoing, hard working, etc.)? *
Is there anything else you'd like to share about yourself?  Please remember that this is a highly selective class, so really take the time to share anything that may be helpful to your application or anything that you want to make sure I am aware of now. *
Which high school SOCIAL STUDIES teacher would you like me to ask to complete the recommendation form on your behalf?  (I will contact them directly if they are at WBHS.  However, if you are transferring from another high school, please provide an email address for this teacher.) *
What class(es) did you take with this Social Studies teacher and what grade were you in at the time? *
Which high school Science, Math, or English teacher would you like me to ask to complete the recommendation form on your behalf?  (I will contact them directly if they are at WBHS.  However, if you are transferring from another high school, please provide an email address for this teacher.) *
What class(es) did you take with this Science, Math, or English teacher and what grade were you in at the time? *
What is your current OVERALL CUMULATIVE GPA right now?  (Not your current semester GPA, but your overall GPA.) *
How is your attendance at school? *
If you indicated 6 or more absences for the semester so far, in any class, please indicate any explanation for those absences that you would like to share.  Please also let me know how can I be assured that you will not miss your internship or class requirements for this class next year?
What Social Studies course(s) are you currently in right now?  What was your grade at the end of first marking period?  What is your current 2nd marking period grade? *
What additional questions do you have?
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