Martin Van Buren Internship Program

THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL            
230-17 Hillside Avenue  Queens Village, NY 11427



Martin Van Buren High School Internship Program:

 The application for the MVB Internship Program is available on the school website under “College and Careers”.

Students interested in applying for this program should  stop by
the Internship Office Room 189 or 173  Mondays–Fridays Period 8.
If you have additional questions contact Mr. Osso or Ms. Livingstone, Internship Coordinator

 Who can be an Intern?

Sophomores and juniors interested in pursing a career choice may apply to the Internship Program.

 What are the guidelines for selection of Interns?

– A Sophomore/Junior with a minimum GPA of 75 and fulfillment of core requirements.

– Excellent record of attendance

– Recommendations from two teachers

-         Sophomores must perform 10 hours per semester of in school or
Community Service.

-         Juniors must do 15 hours of Community Service per semester.

 
What are the requirements for an internship site?

-  Must be approved by Internship Coordinator

-  An approved site:

o       Cannot be in a private residence and must have 2 or more adults employed

o       Family member cannot sponsor interns

 

MVB HIGH SCHOOL-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

CHECKLIST

 

Use the checklist below to ensure that you have completed all portions of the application packet. 
The following must be submitted to Mr. Krauss, Internship Coordinator by email. (Akrauss@schools.nyc.gov)

If you have addition questions feel free to contact Mr. Krauss by email or stop by room 135L 
periods 5,7, or 8

 

1.      _____  Typed Student Internship Application*

 

2.      _____   Signed Parent/Guardian Contract*

 

3.   _____   Two Teacher Recommendations.

                   Select teachers who know you well and can speak to your character,

                   dependability and quality of your written work.

 

4_____       Student’s Personal Resume*

 

5._____      Student’s Transcript

 

6.____       Students’s Current Schedule

 

 

* In addition to submitting the paper copies these forms should be submitted in electronic format by
March 1, 2008. (Either on a diskette or by email)

 

In addition to evaluating the above material in part of the selection process will include
 an evaluation of the following:

1.         Student’s Transcript

2.         Attendance Record

 

MVB HIGH SCHOOL-INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PRELIMINARY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

 

                                                                        Date__________

 

Name _________________________________________ Student Ossis #__________

         (Last)                                (First)                 

 

Address:_____________________________________________

____________________________________________________

Home Phone ___________ Cell Phone____________ 

Email  Address:   _______________________________________________________

Current Grade __________    Date of Birth _____/____/_____     M____ F___           

 

Mother’s Full Name ____________________________Work Phone ______________

 

Cell Phone_______________________

 

Father’s Full Name ____________________________Work Phone _______________

 

Cell Phone________________________

 

Semester/Year for which internship is desired:    Fall _____ Spring _____ Both ______

 

Current Schedule Periods: _____  to _______

 

Area willing to Work: 

If you are selected to be an intern, you must be able to provide your own transportation. 

How far from the school are you willing to commute?  __ 3 mi.  ___5 mi ___ 10 mi.

                                                                 Continued

 

 

Interests:  List career areas in which you are interested:

______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

At what type of organization/company would you like to intern? At what location? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Qualifications:         GPA _____   Absences last semester_________

Courses that you have taken, or in which you are currently enrolled, that will be helpful for
an internship in the area you have chosen. (Include AP, Honors, and computer classes) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Will you have any after-school obligations (for example, part-time job, family obligations, sports, music lessons) during the internship?  If so, please list days and hours of the week when these occur.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

 

Participation in this program requires REGULAR ATTENDANCE at your work or volunteer site, WRITING AND SUBMITTING WEEKLY LOGS with Hours worked, and a FINAL PROJECT.  If accepted into the program, are you prepared to meet these obligations? ______________

 

__________________________________________________________________

(Student’s signature and date)                      

 

__________________________________________________________________

(Parent’s/Guardian’s signature and date)

STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM CONTRACT

 

 

Dear Parent/Guardian:

 

   Your child has expressed an interest in our Student Internship/Job Placement Program. The Internship takes place either after school hours or on weekends. Below is a Permission Slip along with benefits for and responsibilities of the students. Please read the information that follows to determine whether this program is suitable for your child. In order for your child to participate in the program, he/she must return the signed application to Mr. Krauss in room 135L.

 

Paid and or Voluntary Internships provide the following benefits:

• An opportunity to earn extra money and gain valuable work experience.
• A “test drive” of a particular field of interest.
• Teach job skills that will be important in later years.
• Show colleges that your child is a well-rounded applicant.

 

The child must understand the following about working in an internship position:

• Once accepted by an organization he/she is expected to fulfill his/her commitment.
• In order to maintain good relationships with employers it is important that students are on time, diligent, reliable and finish what they start.
• Students will talk with the internship coordinator on a periodic basis to share their experience and to discuss any problems that might arise. 
• Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from their work location.

 

If you have any questions or concerns about the program or your child’s participation, please feel free to call me at 718-776-4728 ext 133. I look forward to placing your child in a rewarding internship experience.

 

Sincerely

 

 

 

Allen Krauss

Martin Van Buren High School

Internship Coordinator

 

Parent Understanding

     I give permission to have my son/daughter participate in the Internship Program during the Fall/Spring semester of the ______________ academic year.  I understand that my child will be responsible for providing his/her own transportation to and from work.

 

 

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature ___________________________________________ Date _______

 

 

Student Name (Print) ________________________________________________   Date_________

 

Student’s  Signature __________________________________________________ Date _________



STUDENT INTERNSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

 

Student __________________________________ ID# _________________

 

Teacher _________________________________ Date ________________

 

Teacher:  Please return this form to Mr. Krauss, Internship Coordinator Room 135L.

 

Fill in the top portion of this form and give it to your teachers to complete the chart below.  The teacher will forward the recommendation to the internship coordinator.

 

As an intern, students represent Martin Van Buren HS in the business community.  Do you have any concerns about this student’s ability to convey a positive image? Please Explain.

 

Additional Comments:

 

 

__________________________________________   ______________

Signature                                                                                                     Date

 

_______________________________________________

Print Signature

 

THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL             _________________­­­_ 230-17 Hillside Avenue Queens Village, NY 11427 Tel: (718) 776-4728

 

 

 

 

 

STUDENT INTERNSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

 

Student __________________________________ ID# _________________

 

Teacher _________________________________ Date ________________

 

Teacher:  Please return this form to Mr. Krauss, Internship Coordinator Room 135L.

 

Fill in the top portion of this form and give it to your teachers to complete the chart below.  The teacher will forward the recommendation to the internship coordinator.

 

As an intern, students represent Martin Van Buren HS in the business community.  Do you have any concerns about this student’s ability to convey a positive image? Please Explain.

 

Additional Comments:

 

 

__________________________________________   ______________

Signature                                                                                                     Date

 

Print Signature

 

THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL             _________________­­­_ 230-17 Hillside Avenue Queens Village, NY 11427 Tel: (718) 776-4728

 

 

 

 

 

 

Martin Van Buren High School

 

Student Internship Posting Form

 

Organization Name: ___________________________________________

 

Location: ___________________________________________________

 

Contact Person: _____________________________________________

 

Phone Number: _____________________________

Number of Positions: _____ Work Location: _________________________

Hours: _______________________________________________________

(Please list days and times needed)

 

Beginning Date of Internship: ____Ending Date of Internship:_______

Hourly Rate: ____________________

 

Specific Qualifications: ____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

 

Job Title: ___________________________

Job Description: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please E-Mail this form to Mr Krauss at Martin Van Buren HS

Akrauss@schools.nyc.gov

 

 

 

                                         SAMPLE COVER LETTER/LETTER OF INQUIRY

 

 

                                                       SAMPLE (Use correct letter format)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sample Resume

YOUR FULL NAME

 

Permanent Street Address

City, State Zip Code

(Area Code) Phone number

 

 

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

A concise and meaningful statement describing one's career interests and goals.

Be as specific as possible without being too restrictive.

(Alternative: omit objective from resume and include 'in cover letter.)

 

EDUCATION:

School name, graduation date (month, year)

Cumulative GPA - usually listed if 3.0 or higher

Relevant course work: Foreign study programs, academic honors and awards

 

EXPERIENCE:

List experiences as follows: Job title, employer, where and when (month, year)

You may choose to put either the job title or employer name first, depending on which is more important or illustrative.

List experiences in reverse chronological order with most recent experience first.

May include full-time, part-time, related volunteer work or relevant campus activities,  

and internships.

Appropriate divisions for this category may include summer experience.

Use actions words (present and past tense verbs) and adjectives to describe the skills

you have applied and developed. Cite your specific responsibilities and  

accomplishments for each position. Be thorough in your descriptions without

exaggerating.

 

Other categories to use if you have experiences which fit:

 

SERVICE LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

List experiences if they are relevant to your career objective.

 

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

Indicate leadership positions, such as offices held and responsibilities.

Use a format identical to the Experience section.

 

HONORS & AWARDS:

List academic honors and leadership and athletic honors.

 

ACTIVITIES/SPECIAL INTERESTS:

Include details which help fill gaps in defining you. Be selective in your listing.

 

COMPUTER SKILLS:

List familiarity with computer systems, applications, and programs.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

State degree of proficiency. This section is best used when you have advanced skills to showcase.