Professional Career Internship (PCI)

5256
2 Semesters
4 Credits per semester
Grade Level: 12

Professional Career Internship is a Career and Technical Education Business and Information Technology course that is designed to provide opportunities for students to explore careers that require additional degrees or certification following high school. The emphasis of the experience is on applying skills developed through instruction and on learning new career competencies at the internship site. The internship is tailored to the unique needs and interests of the student and is considered a high school capstone experience towards fulfillment of the student's meaningful future plan. Upon completion of the internship, students will review and revise their career plans. A training agreement outlines the expectations of all parties: the intern, parent/guardian, site supervisor/mentor, internship supervisor, and the school. Students participating in these structured experiences will follow class, school, business/industry/ organization, State, and Federal guidelines. Internships may be paid or unpaid and must include a classroom component (such as a series of seminars, workshops, or class meetings) and regular contact between the interns and internship coordinator.

Program Topics:

Intern in the Career Field students are wanting to pursue after high school
Internship may or may not be paid
Students are at internship site at least 15 hours a week.
Students work during school hours 4 days a week and in class 1 day a week.

Careeer Opportunities:

Variety of Careers

Educational Opportunities:

Varies depending on post secondary education

Wage:

Ivy Tech Community College
Vincennes University
Indiana University
IUPUI
Others depending on students preferences

Program Requirements:

Has earned 4 credits in a career pathway
Internship must be in career interest
On track to graduate, good attendance, no discipline referrals, teacher recommendations
Student must be able to provide own transportation to and from internship site

Program Fees:

Student Program Fee: $ 35.00