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2009 Institute for Staff Development

Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow

Integrating Internship Preparation Throughout a School’s Culture

Internship Preparation Strategies



• Dress for Success

• Advisories

• Career Exploration

• Job Shadowing

• Social Networking

• Toastmaster’s International

• Career Day

Dress for Success

• Based on founder’s vision “… the global marketplace is our playground”

• Student supported based on democratic decision of frequency

• Teacher supported through modeling, reinforcement, and reward

• Relevance realized when students visit businesses





Dressed for Success

Advisories

• Teach “soft” business skills through interactive lessons

• Role play to develop interviewing skills

• Role play to develop verbal and nonverbal communication skills

• Time Management

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Resume Writing and Professional Portfolio Development



Advisory Mock Interview



Career Exploration

Facilitated through collaboration with non- profit organizations:

• Exploring Careers

• Junior Achievement of New York

• Junior Achievement Student Ambassadors Program

• Working in Support of Education (W!SE)



Exploring Careers• The Exploring program, a career orientation program for youth ages 14 – 20. • High school and college students around New York City learn about law,

health, communications, nursing, finance, banking, architecture, and computer technology.

• Here are just a few Exploring partners who volunteer their companies and their time for the career education of youth:



Pricewaterhouse Coopers

Middleton & Gendron Public Relations

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Neuman & Bogdonoff

Silvercup Studios

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

New York Presbyterian Hospital

New York University Medical Center

Nancy Goldman and Friends

Citigroup

PriceWaterhouseCoopers



Middleton & Gendron



Nancy Goldman and Friends



Junior Achievement

Junior Achievement of New York (JANY) is a non-profit organization that connects volunteers with students in grades K—12.

Through in-class activities, after-school programs, and workplace experiences, students acquire the confidence they need to succeed in their future careers and in life.

Junior Achievement of New York’s mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.



Junior Achievement High School Heroes



Junior Achievement Student

Ambassadors Program:• The JANY Student Ambassador program is a prestigious program for a

select group of high school students who have demonstrated a strong

desire to give back to their communities.

• The JANY Student Ambassador program puts motivated young students on

the fast track to a successful future.



Working in Support of Education (W!SE)

• Working In Support of Education (w!se) is a nonprofit

organization dedicated to providing educational support

services nationwide, building financial literacy, fostering

business and social entrepreneurship, and preparing

students for college and the global workplace.



The Global Communications

Institute (GCI)• The GCI program empowers public school students with skills,

strategies, and experiences that sets them on the road toward

achieving the American Dream in the global economy.

• Students attend an intensive summer program that includes

experiences and instruction to build self-confidence and enhance

job related, academic, and life skills.



Global Communications Institute



Junior Achievement Student Ambassadors Program

• The JANY Student Ambassador program is a prestigious program

for a select group of high school students who have demonstrated a

strong desire to give back to their communities.

• The JANY Student Ambassador program puts motivated young

students on the fast track to a successful future.



Job Shadowing: Annual Groundhog Job Shadow Week



New York City Academies

Daylong trips to major companies including:

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

The Four Seasons Hotel

Sherry Netherland Hotel

The Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge

The Benjamin Hotel

Job Shadowing: Annual Groundhog Job Shadow Week



Junior Achievement New York (JANY)

• Deloitte Touche: School to Work Day

• ESPN: Job Shadow Day

• ESPN Sports: Job Shadow Day

• ABC/Disney: Job Shadow Day

Job Shadowing at the Ritz Carlton Hotel



Touring the Ritz Carlton



Social Networking

• National Academy Foundation Gala at the Brooklyn Marriott

• Exploring Careers Annual Awards Reception, Union League Club

• National Academy Foundation Gala at the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel

• Urban Arts Festival and Annual Friendraiser



Adam Breier, Principal, Tiki Barber and students2008 NAF Gala, Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge



Nwanti Cabrera and Tiki Barber 2008 NAF Gala, Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge



Exploring Careers Annual Awards Reception The Union League Club



Urban Arts Festival 2008



Toastmasters International

• Toastmasters International helps people become more competent

and comfortable in front of an audience.

• The nonprofit organization offers a proven and enjoyable way to

practice and hone communication and leadership skills.

• Participants practice and learn skills by filling a meeting role,

ranging from giving a prepared speech or an impromptu one to

serving as timer, evaluator or grammarian.



Career Day

Brings professionals into the classroom for school- wide exposure

Provides opportunities for:

• One on one interaction between students and professionals

• Informal conversation between students and professionals

• Learning strategies from successful professionals

• Gaining insight into the range of career available options

• Showcasing school’s effort and progress

• Forging bonds, establishing partnerships, and soliciting support for school



The Evidence

• Four freshmen did paid internships at the Marriott Marquis Hotel • Eight sophomores did paid internships at businesses citywide• Twelve juniors and one sophomore are currently doing paid internships • Ten juniors are employed for the summer through independent job searches • Three juniors have completed the Wharton Academy at University of

Pennsylvania• One junior has completed the COAP Program at St. John’s University• One junior is doing a pre-nursing internship with the Brooklyn-Queens Long

Island University Hispanic Program• Fourteen juniors have completed college level courses



The Results

• Poised, sophisticated students

• Articulate, confident students

• Impeccably groomed students

• Focused, motivated students

• Design Studio to share strategies



Student Testimonials“The caring, dedicated teachers at AHOT have helped me realize my potential.

Participating in events like the Lodging Management Competition, the American

Management Association Workshops, and Groundhog Job Shadow Day at the

Hotel Wales have helped me to experience the Hospitality industry.”

Cheyianne Johnson



“My internship enhanced my professional as well as my personal development.

I found a mentor in each and everyone in the National Academy Foundation

office. It was, for me, the best experience of my life.”

Vanessa Finisse

Student Testimonial



“ I have done two internships, one at the Marriott Marquis Hotel and the other at

Africa Travel Association. Both internships helped me to become a more

mature, independent young woman. These experiences opened my eyes to the

world of hospitality and tourism. More importantly, they increased my

awareness of the professional world and for that I am forever grateful to NAF,

to my employers, and to my school.”

Oya Christopher

Student Testimonial



“My experience at AOHT has been phenomenal. AOHT prepares its

students for the business world by exposing us to relevant courses and

activities, job shadowing, and internships that provide workforce readiness

and opportunities for entrepreneurship. I am grateful for the privilege to

attend this school and have so many opportunities.”

Shelby Cover

Student Testimonial



“The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism has taken me on a path that I never

saw myself on. It gives me opportunities that many high school students do not

have. I never saw myself having a paid internship in the 10th Grade nor being

on television because of my school. As a freshman, I appeared on television

and, last summer, I had an awesome paid internship with the Society for

Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH).

Nwanti Cabrera

Employer TestimonialHi Janessa

I wanted to thank you for meeting me last week and taking the time out to get to know a bit about me and Linger Café & Lounge. I was pleased to meet such a promising young person and am very impressed and how polished and motivated you are. I also think it’s fantastic that you are going after a career that you are passionate about. I cannot express to you how invaluable that is even decades from now, let alone for someone in high school.

I am thrilled to offer you an internship position at Linger Café & Lounge. I think you are bright, energetic, and extroverted, factors that I think make you a great fit for the role and for what I’m looking for in my team. I also wanted to commend you on your interview skills – you’re a great listener, and get major points for being comfortable and interjecting often with questions and comments.

Kind Regards,

Jessica

Jessica Z. Pichardo

Owner, Linger Cafe & Lounge

• Linger Cafe & Lounge2009 Institute for Staff Development


How can you integrate internship preparation

throughout your school?



What are local non-profit organizations with which you can partner?

• Police Athletic League

If a national/international non-profit does not have a local branch, can you get them to establish one?

• Junior Achievement• Kiwanis/ Key International • Lions / Leo Club International• Toastmasters International



What are local businesses with whom you can partner?

Consider:• Who is the biggest employer in your community?• What new businesses are emerging? • How can you “sell” the idea that prepared employees will benefit

employers?• Can your advisory board help to create job shadowing opportunities for

students?• Can your advisory board recruit professionals to visit your school?



How can you get students to recognize the need for internship preparation?

• Get human resources and recruiting managers to visit your school• Use professional training videos• Use job posting advertisements from print and electronic media• Use career preparation curriculum like Newsday’s Dream Job• Have students visit someone working their “dream job”• Connect students to professional mentors



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