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About Our Program

Welcome to the North Kansas City School District

Introductions

What is a Pathway?

Our Students

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North Kansas City Schools by the Numbers

Grades Pre-K through 12
Established 1913 Colors
Student Enrollment 21,179
2nd Largest School District in Missouri
4 High Schools (1600+)
4 Middle Schools
2 Sixth Grade Centers
22 Elementary Schools

4 “School of” Pathways

School of Health and Wellness
School of Design, Innovation, and Technology
School of Human and Public Service
School of Business, Leadership, and Entreneurship

437 Student Interns

Career Internship- 83 students
Maple Woods/Early College/MCC- 97 students
Northland Career Center- 153 students
NCAPS- 104 students

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A New Trend:

High School Interns

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The Internship Class

Instructors: Career Internship Course

Coordinator: Shannon C. Shelton

Semester Elective
Instructor/Coordinator monitors students
Instructor/Coordinator observations
Internship Reflections/Blog & Presentations

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Essential Skills in Class

Adaptability
Collaboration
Communication
Learner’s Mindset
Integrity
Empathy
Problem Solving

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Overarching Goals of the Experience

Students will enhance their skills in the following areas:

Communication - oral, written and non verbal
Collaboration - seek, contribute, and respond to feedback to achieve collective outcomes
Learner’s Mindset - enhance curiosity to experience new ideas
Problem Solving - identify, evaluate and prioritize creative responses to difficult or complex situations

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Timeline

February 17th – Commitment to host an intern
February 21st- March 17th - Student Recruitment & Students apply for program

Professional Skills Workshop & Interview

March 27th-April 21st- Interviews with companies/organizations
April 24th- May 19th – Placements company training sessions & completion of internship forms.
June 5th- July 28th- Begin internship & project assigned
July 24th- July 28th – Student Presentation of experience and key learnings

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Internship Fast Facts 2021-2022

Start Date: Between June 5th-June 9th- Begin internship & project assigned

End Date: By Friday, July 28th

Work Days: Will vary for each intern and company (This is determined in the initial meeting with all stakeholders.)**Summer schedules allow for more flexibility with hours.

Minimum hours worked: Students have to earn 120 hours, and at least 180 hours if they are seeking a HS credit). All hours do not have to be completed on site. Weekly hours may vary based upon company needs and student’s opportunity.

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Objectives for Internships

Give students a chance to contribute meaningful work
Learn as much as possible
Provide opportunities for interns to make social adjustments, team work,etc.
Emphasize: Following Directions, attention to detail, accepting supervision, decision-making.
Facilitate transition: School to employment
Graduate well-trained workers

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Student Responsibilities

Report to site on all indicated days, on time
Notify supervisor and instructor if going to be absent or late
Dress appropriately for worksite
Maintain respectful, professional behavior at all times
Meet regularly with supervisor to receive feedback
Get weekly/monthly time cards signed by supervisor, submit in class or to coordinator

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Supervisor Responsibilities

Contact instructor immediately if student is absent or late
Contact instructor regarding any behavior issues
Train interns for site duties
Schedule times to give feedback
Sign weekly/monthly timecards
Complete official evaluations

**Consider: Providing student with reference letter at end of internship (if earned)

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Career Connections Mentor Expectations

Create job description (template provided)
Interview student
Develop three goals for intern to achieve during semester
Complete two intern evaluations
Have project(s) to assign intern to achieve goals
Have weekly touch base to ensure intern is on track (in person or virtual)
Student will become a part of your department during this experience

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Experience

Ideas

All Departments

Social Media Presence
Covering Events
Newsletters
Event Prep/Planning/Set Up

Communications: Covering events through photos to be posted on IG, Facebook, Twitter

Legislative: Curate relevant political happenings affecting NKCSD or Education

Foundation: Putting together district information to send to partners about opportunities or ways they can support the district

College & Career Readiness: Marketing and creation of informational materials for off campus programs.

IT: Assist with hardware repairs, troubleshooting, setup

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Instructor/Coordinator Responsibilities

Prepare students for internship
Collect weekly/monthly time cards
Monitor intern attendance and behavior
Conduct class lessons
Make on-site intern observation visitations
**If it applies, assign student a semester grade based on internship participation

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Training Agreements

Legal document releasing student from classroom to worksite
Supervisor reads and signs
Student signs and returns to instructor
Coordinator will keep on file

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Intern Participation Form

Form for parents
Emergency Contact Info

Standards

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Individualized Training Plan

Outlines duties, what skills intern will gain
Supervisor & student discuss and list competencies (choose from list) that will be addressed in the workplace
Supervisor signs
Student signs and returns to instructor

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How Interns Are Graded

**If it applies and dependent upon teacher.

Forms Collected
Time Card Hours
Weekly Reflections
Oral Presentations
Supervisor Evaluations
Attendance
All Aspects of Industry Report

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Students & Parents Sign
Students cannot be anywhere but at internship
Course is graded

Intern Parent Contract

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Punctuality
Professionalism
Courtesy

Intern Standards of Conduct

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Contact Info Form

Do at first meeting
Exchange contact information
Determine exact start and end times
Note days that student may not be able to attend or supervisor will be out of office
Make 3 copies: student, supervisor, instructor/coordinator

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Work Schedule Calendar Form

Do at first meeting
Finalize start and end times
Discuss weekly schedule
Note school holidays and non-work days
Make 3 copies: student, supervisor, instructor/coordinator

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Intern Orientation Checklist

Recommended for first day on site
Tour of Facilities
Overview of company
Department Specifics
Safety
Expectations
Materials & Technology

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Intern Timesheets

Intern fills in hours each work day
Supervisor verifies carefully and signs off hours weekly
Student returns to instructor for points in course

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Worksite Evaluation

SUPER IMPORTANT TO RETURN

Two formal evaluations of student interns - may be an online form instead
Supervisor fills out form (for all that apply) and debriefs with student
Supervisor signs
Student returns to instructor for credit in course

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Reference Letter Template

Once internship is over, student will request a reference letter if they feel they have demonstrated outstanding skills as an intern
Supervisor’s option

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Internship Final Presentation Assignment

If in course, final graded assignment for interns

COMPANY/ORGANIZATION

1: Brief Overview and History of Company/ Organization
2: Company/Organization Basic Info
3. Essential Skills
4. Strengths and Weaknesses

MY INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

5. My Job Position
6. Accomplishments & Contributions
7. What I Learned
8. Conclusion

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Supervisor Feedback Form

*Electronic form sent as well.

Feedback on program
Tips for next year

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Internship Interviews

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Internship Supervisor Handbook

Please refer to your provided booklet.

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Next Steps

Background Check/Fingerprints

(If at any point, will be alone with students. District will pay for screening).

Completion of interest and job description by Friday, February 17th.
Recruit Students - February 21st- March 17th

Based on student interest.

Follow timeline on next slide

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Timeline

February 17th – Commitment to host an intern
February 21st- March 17th - Student Recruitment & Students apply for program

Professional Skills Workshop & Interview

March 27th-April 21st- Interviews with companies/organizations
April 24th- May 19th – Placements company training sessions & completion of internship forms.
June 5th- July 28th- Begin internship & project assigned
July 24th- July 28th – Student Presentation of experience and key learnings

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Next Steps

Check your email to sign up!

https://forms.gle/nKCBB5qcj1EwKHg8A

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Thank You, Business Partners!

ANY QUESTIONS?

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Additional Slides

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College & Career Readiness

Student Interests/Skills

The Student intern in the College and Career Readiness department will be familiar with-

Navigating and posting appropriate social media
Comfortable interviewing peers and adults
Enjoy writing and using creative skills
Strong attention to detail
Career interest in marketing/advertising

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College & Career Readiness

Experience: CTE Educational Marketing & Research

Student will spend time becoming familiar with CTE programs/classes – this could be visiting classrooms & teachers in person also speaking with Mark, Aaron, and Shannon. Visiting with teachers and students in these classes, to gain insight into what these classes/programs are preparing students.
Creating recruitment materials (video/ppt slides/infographics) for ECA programs and Off-Campus programs. Which could mean going to NCC, BT and talking to MW and NCAPS kids getting live interviews and/or pictures or quotes.
Investigate the best ways in which to disseminate information about programs to students. Could be done thru facilitating small group/teams meetings with students.
Create a video and handouts for teachers/counselors of ALL THE Off-Campus programs based on what they have seen and heard.
Tik Tok type videos for students, parents, counselors about the CTE & Off-Campus programs

If time: Creating a college financial aid literacy packet, Career Fair – assistance of recruiting, organizing, Promotional pieces for pathways