“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts.

This is the secret

of success.”
Swami Sivananda
RATIONALE FOR YOUTH INTERNSHIPS
(an initiative by New Era Public School, Dwarka)

Youth Internships allow students the opportunity to consolidate and apply the learning from their high
school coursework into a meaningful and relevant on-the job experience. It is their venue to connect with
the world outside of school and to gain the skills to go on to further education and/or enter the workforce.

A question we often hear from students is “Why do I need to learn math, science, history & Accounts? I’ll
never use it.” Youth Internships are a way of helping students understand the relevance of academics in
relation to what it takes to be successful in the workplace. Without this vital connection, many young people
may not know why basic skills are important or know how complex a job can be. Through working with an
adult mentor at the worksite, students have the opportunity to develop a foundation of general workplace
skills and to acquire information and skills in their chosen career cluster/pathway.

Youth Internships add increased rigor and relevance to the high school experience. Youth Internships also
provide students with focused and structured learning, giving them experience with the responsibility for
meeting timelines, making decisions, and working with others – all skills needed for success in the
workplace. Youth Internships provide an opportunity for students to apply the four R’s for schools – rigor,
relevance, relationships, and results!

What is an Internship?

An Internship is an opportunity for a student to spend time with one or more employees at a business, non-
profit organization, or government agency. The objective is to provide an opportunity to observe and gain
hands-on experience in how business and industry work.

By being at the work site, students will get a firsthand perspective of the skills and tasks required on the job.
The goal of the Youth Internship program is to increase the student’s knowledge of workplace skills and
receive on-the-job experience. The internship experience is selected based on the student’s chosen
specialization like Humanities, Commerce or Sciences. In addition, it enables the instructor/coordinator to
communicate to students what skills and knowledge are necessary to enter certain careers.

Internships help students:

• To Gain hands-on experience at a local business to build upon skills learned in the classroom.

• Establish a clear connection between education and work.

• Develop an understanding of the workplace under the guidance of an adult mentor.

• Explore and research a variety of careers.

• Develop workplace responsibility and learn about workplace realities.

• Establish professional contacts for future employment and mentoring.

• Establish positive work habits and attitudes.

• Learn technical skills that will be invaluable for future jobs.

• Understand what education opportunities are available that will lead to a career in their chosen career
pathway.

Responsibilities(guidelines)of students as an intern:

Student interns are responsible for:

• Selecting the internship worksite in a cooperation/establishment, with the instructor/mentor.

• Consulting with the instructor/mentor and the Worksite Supervisor regarding expectations,
responsibilities, and a work schedule (including timelines and expected completion dates).

• Completing 80 hours of internship in 4 weeks during the summer vacations.

• Learning about and acting in a manner consistent with the business “culture” and its commitment to a high
level of service to the public..

• Maintaining high standards of professionalism while at the Internship site.

• Interrelate the internship learnings with a specific topic/subject .

 INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT FORM
Student – Parent – Mentor.

A. Student Applicant

I agree

• to adhere to the set work schedule and objectives.

• to make progress reports at the times and in the form designated by my Instructor/Mentor.

• to follow all the guidelines (which I have read and understand) established for my Internship. I understand

• that the quality of my completion of the Internship (excellent, acceptable, and unacceptable or letter
grade) will be noted on my transcript.

. • that the school may not be liable for any injuries that I may sustain as a result of this Internship.

• that I may be removed from the Internship if I do not follow the guidelines.

______________________________Signature of Student Applicant_________ Date

B. Parent/Guardian :
I have read the Internship rationale and guidelines, and have discussed them with my son/daughter.
I take the responsibility for my son/daughter __________________________________to work as an
intern in_____________________organisation located in _________region(Address).

__________________Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________Date

C. Worksite Mentor

I have seen a copy of the rationale, guidelines, and Training Agreement for the Internship Program.
The applicant and I have discussed both the goals and our mutual expectations. I hereby agree to
depute ____________of class____, school___________ to work as an intern in our organisation.

Signature of Worksite Mentor______________________ Date__________

 Intern Performance Evaluation
An internship is a learning opportunity for students. Students should therefore receive feedback on
their performance so that they can grow professionally.

This form can be used to help the student learn what he or she did well and where he or she can
improve. The supervisor can help in encouraging students by filling this feedback form.

Intern Student Name and class:

Company Name:

Supervisor name and designation:

Department allotted to intern:

Internship hours completed (Attendance):__________of 80 hours.

Performance Evaluation Poor Fair Good Excellent Outstanding

Productivity
(volume, promptness)
Quality of Work
(accuracy, completeness, neatness)
Initiative
(self-starter, resourceful)
Dependability
(thorough, organized)
Attitude
(enthusiasm, curiosity, desire to learn)
Interpersonal Relations
(cooperative, courteous, friendly)
Ability to Learn
(comprehension of new concepts)
Use of Academic Training
(applies education to practical usage)
Communications Skills
(written and oral expression)
Judgement
(decision making)
Overall Performance
 Please summarize. Your comments are especially helpful.

1. Areas where student excels:

2. Areas where student needs to improve:

3. Areas where student gained new skills, insights, values, confidence, etc.

4. Did student demonstrate continued progress throughout the internship term?

5. Additional comments or suggestions for the student: