Career Exploration Internship and Field Study Program Refund and Liability Policies
Consent and Release
I do hereby consent to the participation of the above named applicant in the Internship and/or Field Study Program of The Education Cooperative (TEC).
I also agree to forever release The Education Cooperative, all their employees, agents, board members, volunteers and any and all individuals and organizations assisting or participating the in this program of The Education Cooperative ("the Releases") from any and all claims, rights of action and causes of action that may have arisen in the past, or may arise in the future, directly or indirectly, from personal injuries to my child or property damage resulting from my child's participation in this program of The Education Cooperative.
I also promise to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releases against any and all legal claims and proceedings of any description description that may have been asserted in the past, or may be asserted in the future, directly or indirectly, arising from personal injuries to my child or property damage resulting from my child’s participation in this program of The Education Cooperative.
I further affirm that I have read this Consent and Release Form and that I understand the contents of this Form. I understand that my child’s participation in this program is voluntary and that my child and I are free to choose not to participate in said program. By signing this Form, I affirm that I have decided to allow my child to participate in this program of The Education Cooperative with full knowledge that the Releasees will not be liable to anyone for personal injuries and property damage my child or I may suffer in this voluntary program of The Education Cooperative.
Publicity Release
In order to promote and advance career and occupational services for students, it is necessary to educate professional workers, students and the public about programs available through The Education Cooperative. We believe slides, videotapes and photographs can be helpful in achieving these goals. We request your permission to have your student appear in such films and photographs used only for the purpose stated. Family names may be used in connection with these photographs.
Refund Policy
The Internship Certificate Program fee is $850 for students who attend school in TEC member districts, and $950 for students who attend schools in Non-TEC member districts and all college students.
The Field Study Certificate Program is $275 for students who attend school in TEC member districts, and $325 for students who attend schools in Non-TEC member districts and all college students.
TEC districts are: Canton, Dedham, Dover-Sherborn, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norwood, Walpole, Wayland, Westwood.
The application is not considered complete until we have received full payment and the student's placement process will not begin until the application is complete. We do our utmost to find a custom placement in one of the student's chosen fields. Students must interview with and be accepted by the TEC Coordinator and the Sponsor.
With all of our Career Exploration Programs, the cost includes a non-refundable $400 processing fee for the Internship Program and a non-refundable $100 fee for the Field Study Program. No refunds will be issued once the student has interviewed with the sponsor organization and accepted her/his program placement. No refunds will be issued if the sponsor organization terminates the program due to the student's behavior. If a student changes his/her mind, decides not to participate in the program and does not follow the 'Termination of an agreed upon program’ policy, no refunds will be issued. No refunds will be issued once the student has started his/her program; no reduction in fees will be made if a student leaves the program before completing the required hours.
Termination of an agreed upon program: If a student decides not to participate in the program prior to his/her start date, he/she must notify the Program Coordinator via email at least 20 business days prior to the start date. The Program Coordinator, not the student, will notify the sponsor regarding non-participation changes.
Geographical Placement Policy
Placement commutes are an average of 30 minutes (unless a placement requires public transportation).
A program placement may require a longer commute. However, before an interview would be scheduled, this distance would be reviewed with the student/parent.
Travel and commuter expenses are to be assumed by the student.
Permission to attend outside events
Through TEC’s Internship and/or Field Study Program, it is our goal to give all our students a valuable and unique learning experience. We aim to teach our students practical skills while also providing opportunities to learn about running a business. To that end, from time to time, mentors may invite our students to join them for events (site work, client meetings, networking events, marketing lunches, and other events) that take place outside of the office and/or outside of normal business hours. Students are never required to attend any such event, however, we feel that partaking in these opportunities can provide our students with educational opportunities that they would be unable to experience solely through working in an office.
As your child is a minor, it is important to us that we have your permission to invite your child to attend such events. If you generally approve of your child attending outside events with a member (or members) of the mentor’s organization, please sign in the application- Yes, I approve. You may also decline to have your child participate, please sign in the application- No, I do not approve.
Policy of Nonresponse
Frequent communication with the Program Coordinator is vital to our programs. Coordinators are able to coach, support and facilitate any issues that may arise ONLY if the student communicates with them.
It is mandatory that all students communicate regularly with and respond promptly to their Program Coordinator. If the student fails to respond to emails/phone messages/texts after two attempts, the Program Coordinator will copy the parent/guardian’s email indicated in the student’s application. If the student fails to respond again,TEC’s Program Coordinator and the Director of Professional Learning and Leadership will be notified.
Student Contract and Availability
Acceptance Contract:
I understand that in order for The Education Cooperative (TEC) to send a letter of successful completion of my program to my school’s School Counseling Department, I must complete the following requirements:
I will complete all required journals
At the completion of my required hours, I will write a thank you note to my mentor
I agree to remain in communication with my Program Coordinator in a prompt and timely manner.
Availability:
Students must be available for about four weeks during the summer for the Internship Program. Please note: Most internships take place anywhere between Monday - Friday / 9am-5pm. In some cases, students may complete their internship in 2-3 weeks, but please check with your Program Coordinator to see if that is possible. Students also have the option to go beyond the required hours if they receive approval from the mentor.
Schedule:
Students must complete (at least) 60 hours for the internship program; typically over four weeks, 12-15 hours/week, 2-3 days/week. Students must complete 20 hours for the field study program.
Weekly days/hours vary with each program. Students must arrange their schedule and agree to a start date directly with their Mentor. Please make sure to provide your start date and schedule to your Program Coordinator.
Expected professional behavior
Additional Requirements
For Students Interested in Medicine Internships: due to HIPAA regulations (Patients’ privacy), students are not placed in hospitals but in Research labs.
NOTE: Most medical research or other lab internships require additional steps and paperwork, such as proof of TB test, Occupational Health Screening, and a CORI (background check). All requirements MUST be met prior to the start of the internship. Once schedules are in place, they are FINAL and cannot be changed.
Depending on your program, there may be certain requirements and criteria to be fulfilled before you can receive your start date and schedule. These requirements may include (but are not limited) to the following: work permit, resume submission, transcript, fingerprinting, CORI, and orientation attendance. You will be informed of specific requirements as necessary.
Start date and schedule will be provided to students when all additional requirements are met.