Partnership Agreement

Student: ______School:______

Worksite: ______Worksite Mentor: ______

Career Coordinator (Crew Teacher): ______

Goal: To test classroom knowledge and develop academic, personal/social, and workplace readiness skills in their chosen career path as applied in the workplace.

Expectations

Student will:

·  Complete application in blue or black ink

·  Have passed all subjects

·  Obtain parental/guardian consent

·  Interview with employer

·  Dress appropriately for the work environment

·  Participate in the Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan (MWBLP) evaluation process

·  Meet the reflection writing requirements

·  Meet with teacher on a regular basis to review:

Attendance

Reflections

Transportation issues

Any other issues affecting the internship

·  Be responsible for providing own transportation to and from the worksite (students are provided bus tokens by Central Office)

Worksite Mentor will:

·  Provide written job description including expectations and duties

·  Interview all prospective candidates

·  Provide meaningful and challenging work in a structured environment

·  Use the MWBLP to evaluate the student

·  Assist with project that incorporates competencies listed in the MWBLP

·  Supervise & monitor day-to-day responsibilities of the student, providing constructive feedback, interpersonal, and business etiquette support

·  Discuss level of needed education, skills, academic strengths and financial earning potential

Workforce Development staff will:

·  Provide supervision and support

·  Complete MWBLP’s with employers in coordination with school-based Career Coordinators

·  Act as liaison between student, teachers, and worksite mentor

Attendance:

Students Must:

·  Meet the District attendance and punctuality requirements, (no more than 4 unexcused absences and or 4 times tardy per marking period)

·  Work at the job site a minimum of 40 hours per semester. Times and dates of the worksite participation can vary depending on the individual situation

·  Work at least two hours each internship session

·  Attend all internship meetings unless student received approval from Internship Coordinator not to attend

·  Report (call in) absences to the worksite mentor and the Internship Coordinator on the morning of the anticipated absence

·  Report emergency absences to the worksite mentor and the Workforce Development office on the same day as the absence

Credits and Evaluation:

·  Students will receive ½ credit upon successful completion of the internship

·  Internships are unpaid for the duration of this contract.

·  Evaluation will be based upon attendance at the worksite, internship meetings, teacher evaluation of student reflection writing, and the MWBLP

·  Students will receive a written evaluation of their performance from their worksite mentor (MWBLP)

Parents/ Guardians will:

·  Communicate regularly with their child about his/her commitment to the internship program

·  Be an advocate for their child, notifying the Internship Coordinator or school-based Career Coordinator of any issues that may arise at school or the worksite.

·  Support their student as he/she stays abreast of all class work while carrying out effectively all duties and responsibilities of the internship

I agree to all the terms of this contract as stated above.
Signature of Intern: ______Date: ______
I acknowledge and approve of my child’s involvement and commitment to the internship program. I have read and understand this contract and consent to my child’s participation in the program as stated above.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______Date______
I have read and understand this contract, and I agree to participate in the internship program as a worksite mentor to a student intern.
Signature of Worksite Mentor: ______Date ______
I have read and understand this agreement, and I agree to participate in the internship program as the teacher/advisor (crew teacher) to a student intern.
Signature of Crew Teacher: ______Date:______