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Internship Orientation Program

Internships are a Proven Way to:

Clarify

career choices with professionals in your field confidence and skills in your field your communication skills

Ivy Tech Community College Human Services Program

Network Develop Improve

What Will This Orientation Do For You?

Provide

What is an Internship?

a good overview of how the internship program works academic credit possibilities your questions

An internship is any career-related work experience of limited duration that provides students an opportunity to gain experience before they graduate while earning credit hours. The student works in a professional setting under the supervision of at least one practicing professional. Positions will not be paid. Students who do internships may work during the fall, spring or summer terms.

Explain Answer

Internship Eligibility Requirements Must have approval of your HUMS advisor HUMS 201: Must have passed HUMS 101, 102, and 103 HUMS 202: Must have passed HUMS 201 and 206 HUMS 200: Must have passed HUMS 113, 208, 209 and 210 (Beginning Fall of 2013, prerequisites will be HUMS 101, 102 and 103)

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What is a Good Internship?

Why Pursue an Internship?

Personally
Boost

Internships are work-learning arrangements and must be supervised, career-related work experiences combined with reflective, academic study that helps you learn by doing

Here are what we consider characteristics of a good internship:

Supervised Goals

your maturity and self-confidence; improve your human relations skills; prepare for life after graduation; enjoy a greater clarity about career decisions

Academically
Integrate

set each semester Relevant to your major Progressive

classroom theory with real-life experiences; understand the relevance of your course work; increase your motivation to learn; use resources that are not available on campus; earn academic credit

Professionally
Explore

Why Do Employers Value Internships?

a potential career field; develop careerrelated skills and abilities, including effective job search, rsum writing and interviewing techniques; establish a work history; observe professional people and behavior; build a network of professional contacts, develop mentoring relationships; gain a competitive edge for employment or university admission

Internship placements are proven, cost-effective methods to meet immediate and long-range human resource needs Internship placements are excellent ways to find new, energetic and skilled employeesThe internship is a test period for both the employer and the student Intern students can perform well on some entrylevel assignments, thus freeing career employees for more advanced responsibilities

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Participation in internships helps decrease the turnover of graduates employed in career positions Internships provide an excellent avenue for diversifying the workforce Internship programs foster ongoing, productive relationships between the college and local agencies

Developing Your Rsum & Interviewing Skills

Employers

want to see rsums of potential interns, so your first step is to develop your resume, or polish the one you already have. Students are not assigned an internship; they competitively interview for them. To be competitive, you need to develop your interviewing skills.

Where to Get Help

Contact

Know what you want to do

The

Career Services for assistance with your resume and for interviewing tips.
East Chicago Ina Dillon Associate Director (219) 392-3600 ext. 317 idillon@ivytech.edu Gary Ina Dillon Associate Director (219) 981-4457 idillon@ivytech.edu

Michigan City Mandy Chalk Associate Director (219) 879-9137 ext. 6266 mchalk1@ivytech.edu Valparaiso Mandy Chalk Associate Director (219) 464-8514 ext. 3042 mchalk1@ivytech.edu

first step in any job or internship search is to know what you want to do. One reason for doing an internship is to get a better idea of what you want to do; however, you need to at least have a general idea of the type of work you want to do.

If you dont know what you want to do with your major, we recommend making an appointment with your Human Services academic advisor

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Finding An Internship
In

Finding An Internship
There

addition to developing your resume, you need to complete an internship application. On the application you will list agencies or client populations of interest to you Your faculty advisor will make initial contact with agencies and forward your resume to those that are interested and have vacancies

is no guarantee that you will be placed in an agency of your choicewe are competing with several universities and your preferences may not be available You need to accept a placement that is offered to you and understand that there are valuable lessons to be learned at all placements.

Reviewing Job Listings

Finding

Using the Internet

The

an internship can be challenging! Here are some job search strategies that might help
Review

internet can be a valuable tool for finding an internship; however, it shouldnt be all you do to find an internship.

the Internship Agency Catalog, available in your advisors office If you see a listing you are interested in, list that agency on your application Remember, your advisor will make initial contact with all potential internship agenciesdo not directly contact agencies yourself!

Remember, networking is the single most effective job search technique. The internet should supplement your internship search, not be your internship search.

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Talk to Us!
We

Internship Ethical Considerations

cant know of every opportunity; working together we can find more possibilities you have an idea of an agency you want to intern with or hear of an opening, let us knowIf we dont have a contact with that agency, well try to develop one

Provide accurate information about academic and work experience, as well as any potential problems with a background check Interview genuinely You may be asked by your agency to submit a valid criminal background check. Be honest and share any relevant information about your past before the background check is conducted. Dont keep agencies hanging Accept positions in good faith Withdraw from other potential internships when you have accepted another position

If

Academic Credit
Once

Internship Requirements
160

you have obtained your internship (and before you start), you should have your site supervisor and administrator sign the colleges Affiliation Agreement Return the signed Affiliation Agreement to your advisor to be processed by college administration You cannot begin your internship until the signed Affiliation Agreement is turned in to your advisor!

hours over the duration of the semester Weekly journal entries Reading responses and papers Time logs Topical discussion boards Two classroom meetings Reflection Paper

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Proper Internship Behavior

Ask

Proper Internship Behavior

questions to help you understand the detail of a task. Take notes. Dress appropriately for your agency. Ask your supervisor about appropriate attire before you start. Pay attention to detailscheck and doublecheck your work. Be open and receptive to constructive criticism. Feedback is a way to enhance your skills. Dont be defensive!

Show maturity and professionalism. Dont engage in office gossip, and maintain professional boundaries with clients at all times. When you find yourself with extra time, ask your supervisor for additional assignmentsdo not spend time texting, doing homework, or talking with agency staff Keep confidential information confidential! Be proactive. If you have free time, ask for projects or tasks that will help you make a difference. Adhere to schedules!

Proper Internship Behavior

Consider

Internship Learning Objectives

the big picture of what your agency does. How do the tasks you are completing fit in with the mission of the agency? Complete all projects that are assigned to you in a timely manner, and always do your best. Ask for help when you need it. Remember that you are an intern, and know your limitations.

Recognize the operational and organizational structure of the agency Demonstrate professionalism by reporting for work on time, keeping appointments, and following the rules and regulations of the agency Develop purposeful helping relationships, assess problems, and develop appropriate courses of action at the beginning level Demonstrate awareness of appropriate boundaries and ethical standards of conduct

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Internship Learning Objectives

Provide

After You Finish Your Internship

Ask

accurate documentation as appropriate Recognize problem areas and identify appropriate problem-solving strategies Demonstrate appreciation for selfawareness and self-care Create a professional resume Demonstrate effective job interviewing skills

for a letter of recommendation your resume to reflect your new experience Send your site supervisor a thank you note. They may be a good referenceor a potential future employer!
Update

I agree to comply with all procedures and ethical guidelines presented in this orientation. I understand that not acting in accordance with these expectations may result in my dismissal from the agency and failure of the course. Printed name:____________________________ Signature:________________________________ Date:_____________________