Workplace Learning Connection Internships - Essential Functions & Accommodations

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1	Workplace Learning Connection Internships - Essential Functions & Accommodations
2	Essential Function	Standard Definition	Ways to Demonstrate	Alternative Actions & Potential Accommodations
3	Cognitive Ability	The ability to perceive events realistically, to think clearly and rationally and to use this information to function appropriately in routine and stressful situations.	Measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate and synthesize in the context of the career. Learn through observation and ask questions when appropriate. *Follow directions and safety standards	Do job shadows, take classes in an area, or volunteer to see if you have the skillset to go with the career interest. Sign up for virtual job shadows and watch career videos. *See what other programs the school offers for career exploration if an aide is needed for success.
4	Dependability	The state of consistent performance or behavior that instills a feeling of reliance or trust.	Have excellent attendance at school. Adhere to schedule and attend to hours Arrive in a timely manner onsite and for meetings Turn in materials on time when complete	Get a part-time job to practice dependability. Ensure all absences and tardies are excused. Provide a reasonable explanation for unexcused absences and tardies. Probation period for absenses and tardies before placement.
5	Independence	The ability to be free from control or influence of another or others and handle responsibilities without intervention.	Complete application and interview without assistance Communicate with the coordinator and host without assistance Set up 1-on-1 meetings with internship host Dress appropriately for the internship at all times Practice appropriate personal appearance and hygiene without intervention Keep track of hours and advocate for opportunity *Ask for help from coordinator and host when appropriate	Parent or other may prep/coach the student for interviews/professionalism Parent or other provides transportation to/from internship (not attend)
6	Communication	Communication abilities in spoken and written English sufficient for appropriate interaction with others in verbal and written form.	Engage in 1-on-1 meetings with internship host Participate in internship meetings with students from a variety of schools Send professional emails to coordinator/host Leave professional messages for coordinator/host Respond independently and in a timely manner to communication from coordinator/host Ask questions during internship when appropriate Complete the internship workbook Set up a professional email address and voicemail	Get a part-time job to practice communication. Instruction on how to write a professional email or leave a professional message. Receive help to set up a voicemail box. Set your phone to alert notifications of new messages. Practice small talk. Set employability goals around communication.
7	Availability	Having time in a daily or weekly schedule for an internship.	Internships are typically 5-10 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Keep coordinator abreast of scheduling changes	Ask counselor to arrange preferential scheduling during the school year. Arrange to take an online class opposite the internship to ensure hours if the internship doesn't work out. Job Shadows Micro-internship
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