The Food and Agriculture Service Learning Internship

This internship is established to allow eligible students to gain leadership and entrepreneurial skills, working in agricultural businesses and coordinating sourcing for school nutrition program. Students in grades 11 or 12 who have been identified by school staff or parents/guardian to benefit by participating in the program may participate. 

1. An eligible student who participates in the program shall:
(1) Maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA
(2) Maintain at least a 90% attendance rate.
(3) Complete 5 hours per week of on-site agricultural internship
(4) Spend 2 hours per week coordinating breakfast and lunch sourcing with local producers and school nutrition education programing.
(5) Complete 1 hour per week of leadership, nutrition, and entrepreneurship curriculum
(6) The internship is divided into two 16-week cohorts. Students are required to participate in both cohorts to complete the program. Cohort 1: March 2 - June 26, Cohort 2: July 20 - November 13

2. Students may be able to earn course credit for their participation and should apply through their CTE Director or school counselor.

3. Students will receive a stipend of $1,390 per cohort upon completion of all internship requirements and presentations. Total stipend for completing both cohorts: $2,780


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Eligibility Requirements
Students applying must:
● Be a junior or senior in high school.
● Maintain a 90% attendance rate (students unable to meet this may be transitioned out of the
program).
● Have no major attendance or discipline suspensions on record.
● Meet with their guidance counselor the semester prior to participation to discuss requirements
and qualifications.
● Arrange and maintain an internship placement for the duration of the semester.
● Maintain the minimum required hours for the internship; failure to do so may result in removal
from the program.
● Have reliable transportation to and from the internship site
References
● Two references are required:
1. One from a school administrator (e.g., counselor, teacher, or principal).
2. One from a non-family member.
● References must submit the attached recommendation form on the student’s behalf. It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure that each reference completes and submits the attached
recommendation form on their behalf.

Please click here to see internship structure and work required.
Internship Application
Name *
Today's Date *
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Student Email *
Guardian 1 Name and Phone Number *
Guardian 2 name and Phone Number *
Emergency Contact Name and Phone Number *
Grade Level *
How many days of school have you missed this academic year? *
What is your current high school GPA *
How man credits have you earned *
By applying to this program and typing my name below, I understand and agree that I am committing to participate in both
internship cohorts:
● Cohort 1: March 2–June 26
● Cohort 2: July 20–November 13
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What subject or talents do you excel in at school?
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What subjects do you have difficulties in and why?
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Why do you want to participate in the Food and Agriculture Internship Program?
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What challenges might prevent you from being successful in this program? How can we plan ahead to try
to alleviate these challenges?
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What are your plans after high school?
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What are your internship goals?
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What are your career goals?
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Do you have a driver’s license? Yes / No
If not, what transportation have you arranged to ensure you consistently attend your flex employment
and arrive on time?
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Internship Agreement Form
To review and access internship agreement form please click here
Recommendation Form

Please have your reference submit the completed form to Eryn at eneyer@wvfoodandfarm.org

Please use the subject line: Recommendation Form, Student Name, School District

Example: Recommendation Form, Jane Doe, Wayne County.”



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