Finding an Internship for High School Credit {Review}

Obtaining real world work experience may seem like a challenge for a high school student, but it is worth the effort to help your teen discover their strengths and interests before they choose a career path. A well planned internship can be a great way for a student to explore a possible career and Apologia Educational Ministries has created Internship for High School Credit to walk students and parents through the process. The 99 page spiral bound workbook will help you and your student plan, research and find an internship that is right for them. Preparation tips will help them in their new venture from day one, and worksheets will help them evaluate the experience and document their work for credit. Completing an internship will also bolster their college application, and show off your student’s motivation in a tangible way.

My soon-to-be high school senior and I sat down recently to explore this resource and plan her senior year. We found this book to be extremely beneficial to our planning process, and although she has not yet obtained an internship, we are confident that she will be able to find one that is a good fit by following the recommendations provided in the book.

What is Covered in Internship for High School Credit

This book provides step-by-step instructions on identifying an internship appropriate for your students needs and interests, from identifying a company to composing a letter of introduction and resume. It offers detailed advice to your student on the interview process, helps students set goals and provides weekly worksheets and questionaries’ to help them record and reflect on their experiences. They are encouraged to consider how their internship experience can be applied to their future decisions and helps them identify areas where improvement may be needed.

Here are some of the many topics covered:
How to identify a company in your field.
How to write a resume.
Sample introduction letters.
Interview tips.
Worksheets to document work completed for high school credit.
Obtaining a letter of recommendation when your internship is complete.
A final writing assignment for students.
How to complete transcript documentation and award credit.

*Please note: this resource contains Christian content.

Overall, I think this book will be a great asset to us as we move towards my daughter’s senior year and I’m delighted that we had a chance to review it. It is carefully designed to help your student accomplish their goals without fear as they approach a new and exciting phase of their education. For more information or to order a copy, visit Apologia.

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