PHOENIX INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT FORM

MnDOT’s Phoenix Program is a partnership between MnDOT and Project Lead the Way that provides paid internships for high school students enrolled in pre-engineering courses at area PLTW high schools. By interning at various MnDOT offices and Districts statewide, Phoenix Interns gain on-the-job work experience in a variety of areas.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

In order to be considered for the program, applicants must meet all the following requirements:

  1. Must be a high school junior going into their senior year (with at least one year left until graduation).
  2. Must be enrolled in pre-engineering courses at a Project Lead the Way High School.
  3. Must be available to work up to 15 hours per week during the school year and up to 40 hours per week during the school breaks.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applying to the Phoenix Internship Program is a 2 step process!

STEP 1 – Apply online at the State of Minnesota Career’s website (follow step by step instruction below):

  1. Visit Create an account; once you have an account, login and select “My Activities."
  2. Click on "add application (authorized use only)"--this is at the bottom of the page.
  3. You will need to input the following:
  4. Agency Code: T79MN
  5. Job Opening ID: 20342
  6. Pin: 131945
  7. Go through the application process, and apply.

PLEASE NOTE: The above Job ID & PIN change each year; The Job ID and pin listed above are effective February – May 2018.

Thisapplication supplement form must be uploaded in the attachments section of your online application. Please note a resume must also be submitted; the online application only allows for one attachment. As such, please copy and paste your resumes on the last pageof this supplement form to ensure it is included in the attachments. You must submit completed application supplement to be considered for the program.

Reference the Phoenix Program website to view detailed descriptions of available positions.

STEP 2– Submit unofficial transcript to the Phoenix Program Manger

After applying to the Phoenix Program online, applicants must send the Program Manager a copy of their unofficial transcripts by email or letter (via mail or fax). Submissions can be sent to:

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Program Manager: Jessica Etukudo
Phone: 651.366.3413
Email:
Fax: 651.366.3401

Mail: Attn: Phoenix Program Manager

Mailstop 200

395 John Ireland Boulevard

Saint Paul, MN 5515

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

First Name: / Referred by:
Last Name: / RefereeTitle/Relation:
Phone number: / Refereephone:
Email: / Refereeemail:

STATEMENT OF INTEREST

Please describe why you are interested in the Phoenix Internship Program:

EDUCATIONAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Name of High School: / High School Location (City):
Anticipated Graduation Date: / Cumulative GPA:
School Counselor’s Name: / Counselor’s Phone Number:
School Counselor’s Email

EDUCATIONAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS

In the section below, list all completed high school classes, grades received, and identify all Project Lead the Way (PLTW) classes. Also, below list any Pre-Engineering (PLTW) classes anticipated for senior year.

CLASSES / GRADES / PLTW
YES/ NO / CLASSES / GRADES / PLTW
YES/NO
Pre-Engineering classes anticipated during senior year:

FUTURE EDUCATION PLANS

Name of College(s)/University(s) Applied to:
Anticipated College Major:
Name of Vocational/Trade School(s) applied to:
Anticipated Vocation/Trade School Major:
Briefly explain career goals:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

List any special skills, school or community activities (including positionsheld), and academic or achievement honors:

PROGRAM POSITION PREFERENCE

INSTRUCTIONS

In the section below, list your top three position preferences based on the opportunities listed on the online Posting. Detailed descriptions of the positions can be found on the Phoenix Internship website under the “Phoenix Position Opportunities” link on the home page (

Preference 1.
Preference 2.
Preference 3.

OTHER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

Please indicate which of the following programs, if any, you also plan to participate in over the summer.

AUTHORIZATION

I hereby authorize Phoenix program staff to use my academic records in the evaluation of my application for entry into the program. I declare that any statement in this application or information provided is true and complete.

Electronic Signature / Date

The state has the right to verify information provided in the application. False information may subject an applicant to penalty provisions of Minn.Stat§43A.39.

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RESUME – (In the space below, please copy and paste the contents of applicants resume)