ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE THE OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
PRACTICUM & INTERNSHIP HANDBOOK FOR INTERNSHIP STUDENTS
Revised 11.28.2016
Office of Career Services Albertus Magnus College 700 Prospect St, 06511 | New Haven, CT 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction………………………………..……………...………… 3 Release of Information The Nature of Practica and Internships Eligibility Requirements Insurance Release Support for Practica and Internships International Students………………...……………………………... 4 The Responsibilities………………..……………………………….. 6 Students Faculty Advisors Internship & Career Counselor Site Supervisors Preparation Guidelines ………………………………..……………. 8 How to Secure an Internship or Practicum The Paperwork Process……………………………………..………. 9 Suggested Internship Sites………………………………….……… 10 Learning Goals Worksheet…...……………………………..…....… 15 Learning Contract…………………………………………....…..… 16 Certification of Completion……………...………………………… 18
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INTRODUCTION Albertus Magnus College, founded in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts Catholic College in the Dominican Tradition. Albertus offers 50 traditional bachelor’s degree programs, 10 master’s degree programs, postgraduate certificates, as well as accelerated undergraduate and graduate degrees. The College holds classes at its 50-acre main campus in New Haven and East Hartford, Connecticut, and online. Today, Albertus Magnus College has a total enrollment of more than 1,500 ethnically, socioeconomically, and geographically diverse students reflecting the communities it serves. Furthermore, students are encouraged to pursue an internship because of the concrete insights into their disciplines that they gain through experiential learning. The potential opportunities that can come from these experiences offer students unique learning outcomes that build a foundation for their career development. High-quality internships enable students to explore their fields of study from the unique perspective of application in contemporary social contexts. Academic Internships must be goal oriented, well-constructed, substantive, and appropriate to the specific expertise of academic discipline. To that end, the College has developed this handbook. RELEASE OF INFORMATION The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the student’s right to privacy. No personal or educational information shall not and will not be share with anyone outside of the student and the college without the confirmed written consent of the student. Members of the college may not share student academic information with any third party which may include but is not limited to parents, significant others, and employers.
Description
PRACTICA Observational; initial introduction to the professional work environment
INTERNSHIPS Hands-on application; intellectual connections between academic and field experience.
Eligibility
2nd - semester sophomore or higher (45+ credits)
1st - semester junior or higher (60 credits)
Each credit hour of experiential learning equals 40 hours of field experience INSURANCE RELEASE Liability and Additional Insurance Albertus Magnus College does not carry: Fire, burglary, theft or other kinds of liability insurance to cover personal possessions of students, nor does it assume responsibility for their losses. Professional liability insurance for students. If a site requires professional liability insurance students must obtain their own policy. The student will be required to provide both the site and the Internship and Career Counselor with a copy of the policy. Students cannot begin logging hours at a site requiring professional liability insurance or similar coverage until the site and school receive copies of the policy. Accident and Health Insurance To participate in practicum or internship students must have sufficient health, accident, disability and hospitalization insurance to cover them during the practicum or internship. Students are responsible for the costs of such insurance and for expenses not covered by the insurance. Students assume full responsibility for any undisclosed physical or emotional problems that might impair their ability to complete the experience. Albertus Magnus College’s plan provides accident and hospitalization coverage for all full-time undergraduate Motor Vehicle Insurance Students participating in practicum or internship are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from the site. If a student uses their own vehicle for the benefit of organization with whom they perform their practicum or internship, Albertus Magnus College has no liability for personal injury or property damage which may result from that Credits
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use. Students must agree to rely solely on their personal vehicle insurance coverage and on any insurance coverage provided by the site.
PAID VERSES UNPAID Albertus Magnus College does not require sites to pay interns Some sites offer paid internships while many others do not Psychology and Human Service students cannot be paid CURRENT PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT If you would like to use your current place of employment as your practicum or internship site you MUST receive approval from your faculty advisor It is critical that you take on duties that are different from your usual job tasks. In other words, the key to practicum or internship is to learn a new skill set through your work experience This can take the form of working within a different department or performing duties outside of your job description SUPPORT FOR PRACTICA AND INTERNSHIPS Career Development is a lifelong process. The Office of Career Services advances the mission of Albertus Magnus College in its practical application by assisting students and alumni in developing, evaluating, and implementing a career plan. As a division of the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Career Services works collaboratively with all faction of the College community and potential employers to enhance student career development. Services Are: Career Advising and Counseling; Career Testing; Internships; Campus Recruitment and Interviewing; Occupational Discovery and Job Shadowing; Graduate School Planning; Study Abroad; & Interviewing Preparation
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Guide to Student Work Visas There are several common options used by U.S. employers to hire international students in the United States, either for internships or after graduation. The most common paths are:
F-1 students: For internships or employment before graduation, use Curricular Practical Training (CPT) if available, or Optional Practical Training (OPT). For work after graduation, use Optional Practical Training work authorization, followed by the H-1B work visa.
J-1 students: For internships or employment before graduation, use pre-completion Academic Training. For work after graduation, use Academic Training work authorization, followed by the H-1B work visa.
Common Student Visas According to U.S. immigration law, people who are legally in the United States fall into one of these categories: Immigrants are people who have a permanent resident green card allowing them to live permanently in the United States and work largely without restriction. If an international student has a green card, the student can work in most jobs with no filings or fees required by the employer. Non-immigrants are people who have a temporary visa allowing them to stay in the United States only for defined periods of time. Non-immigrant visas are designated by a letter. There are temporary nonimmigrant visas that run from letters A to V. Some of these visa categories allow work, and some do not. The most common student visas in the United States are the non-immigrant visas F-1 (for students in degree programs at U.S. universities), and J-1 (for certain “exchange” visitors, also enrolled in degree programs in the United States). F-1 is the most common.
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If a student is in the United States in F-1 or J-1 status, there are different rules that govern their ability to work, depending on whether the work will take place before the student graduates (such as an internship), or whether the work is employment after graduation. F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Optional Practical Training (OPT) is a common way for employers to hire F-1 students, either before graduation for an internship, or after graduation. The employer pays no fees to hire a student using OPT and filed no paperwork with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS). OPT allows the student to work for any employer in a job related to the student’s degree program. Most students in F-1 status are eligible for a total of 12 months of OPT. However, F-1 students in STEM degree programs (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) are eligible for 29 months of OPT. F-1 students (including STEM students) can use OPT either during his or her course of study (for example for internships during summer breaks, or part-time while school is in session) or save all their OPT for use after graduation. OPT used during the degree program is subtracted from the time available after graduation. OPT must be authorized by the college foreign student adviser, and the student must apply for and obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) from the CIS. The EAD resembles a driver’s license. It has a photograph of the student and authorizes temporary employment only for the time period stated on the card. It is not a green card, which is a card evidencing permanent residency. No work can begin until the EAD is issued. To qualify for OPT, the work must be related to the student’s field of study. For OPT before graduation, the student can engage in full-time employment during school breaks (summer, holidays, and so forth), and part-time employment while school is in session (no more than 20 hours per week). Post-graduation OPT can be full- or parttime, but no less than 20 hours/week. OPT Specifics An undergrad is eligible for OPT only upon completion of one academic year. Graduate students may be eligible immediately upon enrollment. A student working in OPT must have an EAD before starting work. To use OPT after completion of a degree program, the student can apply for the EAD up to 90 days prior to completion of the degree program, or within 60 days after completion of the degree program. The student does not need a job offer to apply for the EAD. It can take as long as 90 to 100 days for CIS to issue a work card. Therefore, it is important to apply well in advance of the intended start of employment or internship. OPT is often an easy way for employers to “try out” employees before deciding to sponsor them for a longer term work visa such as H-1B. J-1 Academic Training J-1 students are not eligible for OPT. Instead, J-1 students are eligible for “academic training” during or after completing their education in the United States (18 months for most J-1 students; up to 36 months for post-doctoral research). This is similar to F-1 optional practical training. However, unlike F-1 students, the J-1 students engaging in academic training do not require an EAD from the CIS. The J-1 student will need a written offer letter noting that the employment is directly related to their field of study. The foreign student advisor at the student’s university will authorize academic training by noting the employment dates in the individual’s SEVIS record. H-1B Visa H-1B is the most common work visa in the United States. Using this category, U.S. employers are permitted to hire international graduates who have at least a four-year college degree, if they will work in a position requiring a college degree. H-1B visas are available to persons with a four-year bachelor’s degree or the foreign equivalent, or to persons who can show by expert affidavits that their combination of education and qualifying experience is the equivalent of at least a U.S. four-year bachelor’s degree in the field. Duration: An H-1B visa is valid initially for up to three years and can be extended an additional three years for a total of six years. Extensions beyond six years are available in limited circumstances. Procedure: Only an employer can file an H-1B petition with the CIS. Employers usually file the H-1B petition while the employee is working using OPT or Academic Training. Filing an H-1B petition does not obligate the 5
employer to keep the employee for the entire duration requested (usually three years). The employer retains full authority to terminate the employment. Costs: The cost of the H-1B consists of the legal fee (if an attorney is used, which is advisable), plus the CIS filing fee. The CIS filing fee is $2,325 for employers with more than 25 employees and $1,575 for employers with 25 or fewer employees. These fees are regularly increased by Congress. The U.S. government considers all fees and costs for the H-1B process to be employer expenses. Family: The spouse and children of H-1B employees receive H-4 visas and cannot work under that category. H-1B Quota: CIS issues 85,000 new H-1B approvals each fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). Graduates with U.S. advanced degrees have a special allocation of 20,000 H-1Bs of this 85,000 quota. Exceptions to the quota are university jobs; H-1B extension with the same employer; or H-1B transfer to a new employer. Employers can file an H-1B petition as early as April 1 for the October 1 quota.
Other Work Visa Options These are more narrow and specialized, such as TN (for Canadians and Mexicans working in certain jobs listed in the NAFTA treaty), E-3 (for Australians working in bachelor’s degree-level positions), O-1 (for individuals of extraordinary ability), Q-1 (for cultural exchange workers), L-1 (for employees of multinational companies) and E1 or E-2 (for companies owned by citizens of countries with treaties of trade or commerce with the United States). For information on these options, consult a qualified immigration attorney. Copyright 2013 by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. All rights reserved. - See more at http://www.naceweb.org/j052013/hiring-international-students-visa.aspx#sthash.qLrEforp.dpuf
RESPONSIBILITIES Practicum and internship students are regarded as representatives of Albertus Magnus College and as such will be expected to behave in the manner outlined in the College’s Student Handbook. The responsibilities of the student are as follows: Maintain effective communication (primarily through email) with their faculty advisor, the Internship and Career Counselor, and their site supervisor at all times • Complete all requirements as specified by the faculty advisor, the Internship and Career Counselor, and their site supervisor before they begin counting hours o Submit all required forms to the Internship and Career Counselor and failure to do so may result in a lowered grade • Be punctual when attending interviews with sites, scheduling meetings, and for internship work days • Notify the Internship and Career Counselor of any significant changes during the practicum or internship o Such as a change of address, phone number or email, academic major, and practicum or internship site status • Students will meet all reasonable requirements and obligations of a regular employee at all times, that are not limited to the following: o Abide by the dress code adhered to by all employees (i.e. business casual, uniform, etc.) o Avoid inappropriate behaviors such as personal phone use during working hours (phone calls, text messaging, unauthorized internet, and social media usage) and/or working on academic homework assignments and not completing all assigned tasks o Maintain confidentiality regarding information accessed on any clients, members, customers or employees associated with the professional site o Create and maintain a consistent work schedule o Be on time to the site and notify the site supervisor immediately if they will be late or absent o Adhere to relevant organizational arrangements, procedures, functions, and uphold appropriate standards of ethical/professional conduct 6
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Seek feedback from the site supervisor, accept suggestions for corrective changes in behavior and attempt to improve performance o Remain drug and alcohol-free and avoid the use of controlled substances Contact the Internship and Career Counselor and faculty advisor immediately if they feel victimized by a workrelated incident (discrimination, sexual harassment, unethical activities, etc.) Commit to remaining in the practicum or internship position for the duration of the semester unless a different time frame was agreed upon at the acceptance of the position
Students will be held accountable for their actions. A practicum or internship site is not expected to continue to hosting the student if work performance, work relationships, production or attendance fails to meet the employer’s standards. Neither the College nor the Internship and Career Counselor is responsible if the student is terminated before all hours are completed. The responsibilities of the Internship and Career Counselor are as follows: • • • • • • • • •
Maintains up-to-date: practicum and internship site contact information, and databases Develop relationships with employers to enhance appropriate practicum and internship opportunities Meet with students to discuss their interests, the process, and the availability of appropriate sites Verifies that all practicum and internship learning contracts are accurate and complete Serves as a resource person and liaison for faculty advisors and on-site supervisors Distributes and collects student and on-site supervisor evaluations Maintain practica and internships records and submitted paperwork Provides assistance in program assessment Distributes paperwork to faculty advisors at the end of each semester for each student who both was registered and submitted paperwork during that semester
The responsibilities of faculty advisors are as follows: • • • • • • • • •
Develop syllabi for internship and practicum courses articulating learning goals and objectives, assessment criteria, and measurable outcomes Give the Internship and Career Counselor an electronic copy of their course syllabus each semester Meet with students to determine specific interests and goals and advise those regarding appropriate placements Facilitate completion of Learning Contracts with students and site supervisors and make the final decision regarding whether a Learning Contract is approved Collaborate with the Internship and Career Counselor to assess site placements and the credentials of the site supervisors Maintain open lines of communication with site supervisors, make one email or telephone contact with site supervisors during the semester, make site visitations as appropriate, and provide site supervisors with contact information so that they can consult regarding the progress of a specific student Meet with students in practica and internships on a regular basis Evaluate all practica and internship experiences in consultation with site supervisors Determine the final grade for a student’s practicum or internship experience
The responsibilities of site supervisors are as follows: • • • • • • •
Comply with Federal and State labor and industry regulations Conform to Federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability Provide a safe working environment and report any student accidents or injuries to Internship and Career Counselor Become familiar with the learning objectives set out for students participating in the program and procedures for implementing practicum and internships Work with students and faculty advisors to develop clear and appropriate Learning Contracts Serve as a teacher, mentor, constructive critic, and supervisor for the internship students Monitor employees who have direct contact with the student 7
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Provide initial orientation for the student Supply ongoing feedback to the student regarding how the practicum or internship is progressing Offer ongoing training and learning opportunities throughout the practicum or internship Maintain open lines of communication with the faculty advisor and the Internship and Career Counselor. Verify attendance records Provide written evaluations of student performance in light of the Learning Contract
PREPARATION GUIDELINES Preparing for Your Practicum or Internship As you prepare for a productive and beneficial practicum or internship semester, there are several steps you must complete. Those steps are outlined below: 1. Meet with your Faculty Advisor to assure the timing and appropriateness of the practicum or internship. Register with permission from your faculty advisor during the registration period of the previous semester. a. Pre-Register for the practicum or internship for the proposed internship semester 2. Schedule an Appointment with the Internship and Career Counselor to discuss your interests, goals for your internship, identify potential opportunities, critique your resume, and review documentation process. Tips for your Appointment: a. Schedule your appointment by logging into your Hire a Falcon account – Go to hireafalcon.albertus.edu b. Come to your appointment prepared and ready to work. In order to make the most of your appointment, have a general idea of the type of practicum or internship you are looking for, have a list of goals and questions written down and a tentative list of sites you might want to explore. 1. Review the Online Orientation Seminar (Your Successful Internship): Review the web-based, self-directed orientation. This will explain how the program works, networking, interviewing for a position, making the most of your practicum or internship and participation benefits. a. The seminar is available on the myAlbertus Internship website. Make sure you electronically sign the Participation Agreement. i. Click or Copy the link to access agreement: https://goo.gl/forms/2AUcquq2R7KL2wjx1 b. The Internship and Career Counselor will only help students secure placement if this step is completed. You CANNOT start your practicum or internship until you sign this agreement. HOW TO SECURE AN INTERNSHIP Placement is not and cannot be guaranteed. Every internship site reserves the right to be Internship placement selective, and as a result, internships can be very competitive. It is ultimately up to you to make sure that your candidacy is competitive. The Internship and Career Counselor will provide reasonable assistance to help you find potential opportunities to fulfill your practicum or internship requirement. Searching for a site to complete a practicum or internship is a partnership. You will be responsible for identifying sites you wish to target. You will be expected to make your outreach to the sites. If you are experiencing difficulty, please schedule a meeting with the Internship and Career Counselor. If you have secured a site or have a site in mind that is not pre-approved, please provide the Internship and Career Counselor with background information on the site and a description of what the experience will entail. Placement Notification Once you have accepted a practicum or internship position, notify the Internship and Career Counselor and other organizations (with whom you may have interviewed) of your decision to accept a position with another organization. Remember to thank them for their time. Important Note: If you have registered for a practicum or internship and are unable to secure a site by add/drop you may be encouraged to withdraw. 8
THE PAPERWORK PROCESS Initial Paperwork Initial paperwork MUST be submitted to the Internship and Career Counselor within 48 hours of starting your practicum or internship experience. You forfeit any hours logged until this commitment letter is submitted. 1. Participation Agreement
Please review the participation agreement release and electronically
2. Resume
Please send a copy of your resume to intern@albertus.edu
3. Commitment Letter
Please have your supervisor send a signed Commitment Letter (on company letterhead) to the Internship and Career Counselor with the following information: Supervisor’s contact information (title, address, phone, email and fax) Approximate start & end dates Your job title and description of your duties Number of hours/days per week you have agreed to work Pay rate (if applicable)
4. Learning Contract
You should complete a Learning Contract with 3 – 5 learning goals and learning activities. Please see pages 16 - 17 for information on how to write effective learning goals.
Finalizing Paperwork Both students and site supervisors will receive email notifications providing instructions on how to complete their evaluation. The default format for completing the evaluation is electronic. Please contact the Internship and Career Counselor is you or your site supervisor requires assistance with an evaluation. Fall October 15 - 20 December 5 -10
Midterm Evaluations Final Evaluations Certification of Completion
Spring March 15 - 20 May 5 - 10
Mod 5 (Evening) May 20 - 25 July 15 - 20
Summer (Day) June 15 - 20 September 1 - 5
The Certificate of Completion acknowledges that you have successfully completed the required number of hours for the practicum or internship obligation. It must be signed by you and your site supervisor. You have until the final day of classes (before the exam period) to submit your Certificate of Completion. It is your responsibility to submit the certificate.
DURING YOUR PRACTICUM OR INTERNSHIP Keep a Weekly Time Log and Submit Weekly Assignment to your Faculty Advisor (if required) You should record your hours worked each week. If required, submit your weekly log to your faculty advisor. By recording these hours, you will ensure the validity of hours you have completed. Please remember to: ● Check your Albertus email regularly ● Contact the Internship and Career Counselor if there are any issues with the site and/or supervisor
AT THE END OF YOUR INTERNSHIP Submit Portfolios, Projects, and Research Papers to your Faculty Advisor (if required) Your faculty advisor will be given a copy of all evaluations and Certificate of Completion. Your faculty advisor will assign the final grade based on completion of all paperwork required by the Internship and Career Counselor and anything academically assigned throughout the semester. The Internship and Career Counselor cannot change a final grade. 9
SUGGESTED INTERNSHIP SITES BY MAJOR Discover what it’s like to work in the field, occupation or profession of your dreams. An academic practicum or internship can show you what your future might hold - while you still have time to decide if you’re on the path. Practical, hands-on experiences in the workplace as part of your academic courses can change your life, especially if you’re the first in your family to attend college. You’ll learn what’s expected of you as a working professional while you immerse yourself in the excitement of your chosen field. What could be better? Quick Note: click the name of the site you are interested in and it will link you to their website
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Mascola Group HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (Pre-Law) Name of Site New Haven Public Schools New Haven Museum No Labels National Park Services The Law Office of Vincent N. Amendola, Jr., LLC The Law Offices of Balzano & Tropiano IRIS, Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services US House of Representatives, New Haven District Office State of CT, Judicial Branch Experiential Learning Program Department of Defense, New Haven Resident Agency
General Contact Information Phone: 203-946-8888 Phone: 203-562-4183 Email: education@newhavenmuseum.org Email: Fellowship@nolabels.org Phone: (202) 513-7270 Email: NPS_TPS@nps.gov Phone: 203-479-0865 Email: v.amendola@vnalaw.com Phone: 203-891-6336 Phone: 203-562-2095 Email: info@irisct.org Phone: 203-562-3718 Phone: 860-282-6581 ext:4457 Email: Robyn.Oliver@jud.ct.gov Phone: 203-782-4705
MATH, BIOLOGY, AND CHEMISTRY General Contact Information Phone: 203-668-4242 Phone: 203-974-7089 Email: Kyle.Pedersen@yale.edu The State of CT, Department of Public Health Phone: 860-509-8000 Phone: 203-852-0700 ext.: 2225 The Maritime Aquarium Email: LSlinsky@maritimeaquarium.org Phone: 203-503-3465 Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center Email: HR@cornellscott.org Phone: 877-868-2191 Quest Diagnostics Name of Site Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital Connecticut Mental Health Center
COMMUNICATIONS
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Name of Site City of New Haven
General Contact Information Phone: 203-946-8200 Email: nhoc@newhavenct.gov Phone: 860-292-7061 Phone: 203-315-8637 Email: info@periship.com Phone: 203-446-1068 Email: info@treasuredtime.org Phone: 203-682-6100 Email: info@triplethreattv.com Phone: 860-489-9033 Email: info@wapj.org Phone: 203-784-8888 Email: jen.piscopo@wtnh.com Phone: 203-789-5200
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West Haven Head Start Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
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General Contact Information Phone: 317-344-7025 Email: ScottT@acespower.com Phone: 203-336-5979 Phone: 812-336-3570 Phone: 203-289-2195 Phone: 203-787-0187 Phone: 203-481-4248 Email: counselingcenter@branford-ct.gov Phone: 203-777-7848 Phone: 203-772-1270 Phone: 203-407-2020 Phone: 203-401-4400 ext. 131 Email: info@columbushouse.org Phone: 203-387-7700 Email: information@caanh.net Email: MelisssaPetrone@nafi.com Phone: 203-786-5970 Phone: 203-937-3814 Phone: 203-924-7614 Email: youthservicebureau@cityofshelton.org Phone: 203-384-5300 Phone: 203-562-5129 Phone: 203-934-5221 ext152 Email: abelpadro@whcommunityhouse.rog Phone: 475-220-3700 Phone: 203-562-4927 Email: jan@cawmail.org Phone: 203-368-4291 Email: hr@lifeBridgeCT.org Phone: 203-285-2132 Email: schambers@gwcc.comment.edu Phone: 203-581-5394 Email: swhite@gwct.org Phone: 203-453-8047 Phone: 203-387-9400 Phone:203-604-1144 Email Elaine.osowski@liberationprograms.org Phone: 203-495-1779 Phone: 203-777-4006 Phone:203-389-2970 Email: eginnish@marrakechinc.org Phone: 203-562-7222 Email: info@marywade.org Phone: 203-334-6699 Email: info@mercylearningcenter.org
HUMAN SERVICES Name of Site Beecher Road School Boys & Girls Club Branford Counseling Center
General Contact Information Phone: 203-289-2195 Phone: 203-787-0187 Phone: 203-481-4248
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Christian Community Action Agency, Inc. Clifford Beers Clinic Church Street School Columbus House Inc. Community Action Agency of New Haven Continuum of Care, Inc. NAFI Connecticut, Inc. New Haven Family Alliance New Haven Vet Center Shelton Youth Services The State of CT, Department of Children and Families Town of Hamden, Community Services Department West Haven Head Start Worthington Hooker School VA Hospital Creative Arts Workshop Crossroads, Inc. Fairfield Counseling Group Family Centered Services of CT Gateway Community College, Early Learning Center Goodwill of Western and Northern Connecticut, Inc. Guilford Youth and Family Services Integrated Wellness Group LEAP Liberation Programs Inc. Liberty Community Services LULAC Head Start Marrakech, Inc. Mary Wade Home Mercy Learning Center
Email: counselingcenter@branford-ct.gov Phone: 203-777-7848 Phone: 203-772-1270 Phone: 203-407-2020 Phone: 203-401-4400 ext. 131 Email: info@columbushouse.org Phone: 203-387-7700 Email: information@caanh.net Email: MelisssaPetrone@nafi.com Phone: 203-786-5970 Phone: 203-937-3814 Phone: 203-924-7614 Email: youthservicebureau@cityofshelton.org Phone: 203-384-5300 Phone: 203-562-5129 Email: hr@whcommunityhouse.org Phone: 475-220-3700 Phone: 203-336-5979 Phone: 203-562-4927 Email: jan@cawmail.org Phone: 203-368-4291 Email: hr@lifeBridgeCT.org Phone: 203-285-2132 Email: schambers@gwcc.comment.edu Phone: 203-581-5394 Email: swhite@gwct.org Phone: 203-453-8047 Phone: 203-387-9400 Phone: 203-773-1695 Email: jsmith@leapforkids.org Phone:203-604-1144 Email: Elaine.osowski@liberationprograms.org Phone: 203-495-1779 Phone: 203-777-4006 Phone:203-389-2970 Email: eginnish@marrakechinc.org Phone: 203-562-7222 Email: info@marywade.org Phone: 203-334-6699 Email: info@mercylearningcenter.org
If you are interested in any of the suggested sites above please conduct some preliminary research on the site before you make contact with them. If you need assistance please schedule an appointment through Hire A Falcon.
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LEARNING GOALS WORKSHEET Directions Practicum and internship students should meet with their site supervisor to fill out this form. You should state 3-6 learning goals (i.e. I hope to learn how to conduct an intake assessment.) and the learning activities that will provide you the opportunity to achieve these goals (e.g. conduct a comprehensive intake assessment). Make sure to obtain your site supervisor’s and faculty advisor’s signatures. Please fill out the form completely before handing it in. A Learning Contract is necessary for every practicum or internship semester (even if the site remains the same).
Learning Goals:
Academic Learning Base
Describe the experience; skills, knowledge, and competencies you will gain through you practicum/internship Identify outcomes you can demonstrate as a result of the practicum or internship Provide a means for evaluation
Review the following types of learning objectives To apply ideas, concepts, and theories to the student’s field of study. To prepare and deliver a presentation on the internship experience to the student’s faculty advisor by the end of the semester. To provide the student’s faculty advisor with a weekly journal highlighting milestones and achievements reached. To create academic and organizational materials that can be added to the student’s portfolio.
Specific Skill-Building Base
To improve the you communication skills, speaking, writing and interpersonal, as currently practiced and expected in a business organization To improve the you awareness of computer software utilized in their field of study To further the you competency in a chosen career field
Personal Development Base
To confirm/question the you future career and/or educational choices To increase the you confidence in pursuing career goals
Career Discovery Base
To improve you understanding of a given industry To gain industry specific experience that can be highlighted on the you resume To network with individuals in the you career field
Example: By mid-semester, I will know how to distribute, collect, and collate results of patient satisfaction surveys by observing my site supervisor perform these duties. DO NOT SUBMIT THIS WORKSHEET.
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LEARNING CONTRACT Student’s Name: _______________________________ Cell Phone Number: ____________________________ Course & # of Credits: __________________________
Dates of Internship: ____________________________ Internship Site: ________________________________ Site Supervisor’s Name: _________________________
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SIGNATURES: X Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
Practicum/Internship Student Signature X
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Site Supervisor Signature X
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Internship and Career Counselor Signature
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CERTIFICATION OF HOURS COMPLETED Student Name: ______________________________________ Semester/Year: ______________________________________
Site Name: _________________________ Major: _____________________________
This certificate is to acknowledge that (First, Last) ________________ has successfully completed their practicum or internship obligation of: Please check one:
40 hours (1 credit) 80 hours (2 credits) 120 hours (3 credits) 160 hours (4 credits) 200 hours (5 credits) 240 hours (6 credits) 280 hours (7 credits) 320 hours (8 credits) 360 hours (9 credits) 400 hours (10 credits) 440 hours (11 credits) 480 hours (12 credits) OTHER ____ hours
In order for this student to receive full credit for the practicum or internship, this certificate must be signed and returned to the Internship and Career Counselor by the final day of classes of the respective semester X Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
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