PrepareRI Summer Internship Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the PrepareRI Internship Program! In order to participate you must be:

• Entering 12th grade in the fall of 2018

• Enrolled at a Rhode Island public high school

• A minimum of 16 years of age as of March 1, 2018

• Eligible to work in the United States

• A resident of Rhode Island

APPLICATION TIMELINE:

• April 15: Applications due

• April: Mandatory student and parent/guardian orientations (more information to follow)

• April/May: Student interviews and matching

• May/June: Students notified of decisions and internship matches

• June 25-29: Mandatory work readiness boot camp for selected students

• July/August: Internships take place

This application must be completed by April 15, 2018. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to complete your application early.

COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION:

Applications will only be accepted online here: . Paper applications will NOT be accepted; see the next section if you need assistance completing the application.

APPLICATION SUPPORTS:

The Department of Labor and Training is an Equal Opportunity employer and program provider.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TTY via RI Relay 711. Language access services in your preferred language can be provided at no cost to you. Call (401) 680-5960 for assistance in the translation and understanding of the information in this document.

Nosotros le podemos ofrecer la información en el idioma de su preferencia sin costo alguno para usted. Llame al (401) 680-5960 para pedir asistencia en traducir y entender la información en este documento.

Student Contact and Other Information

  1. Student NameClick or tap here to enter text.
  1. Student E-mail Address (Note: this should be an e-mail address that you check regularly)

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  1. High School NameClick or tap here to enter text.
  1. Will you be entering 12th grade in September 2018?

☐Yes

☐No

  1. Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)Click or tap to enter a date.
  1. Gender

☐Female

☐Male

☐Prefer not to say

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  1. Race/Ethnicity

☐Asian

☐Black

☐Hispanic

☐Multiracial

☐Native American

☐Pacific Islander

☐White

☐Prefer not to say

  1. Home Address

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  1. Student Primary Phone Number

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  1. Student Cell Phone NumberClick or tap here to enter text.
  1. Parent/Guardian NameClick or tap here to enter text.
  1. Parent/Guardian Cell Phone NumberClick or tap here to enter text.
  1. Primary Language Spoken

☐English

☐Spanish

☐Portuguese

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  1. Secondary Language Spoken

☐English

☐Spanish

☐Portuguese

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  1. Preferred Language of Communication

☐English

☐Spanish

☐Portuguese

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  1. Current GPA, if known (note: there is no GPA eligibility requirement to apply)

☐Higher than 4.0

☐3.6-4.0

☐3.1-3.5

☐2.6-3.0

☐2.1-2.5

☐2.0 or below

☐I’m not sure

☐My school does not calculate GPA

  1. How many days have you been absent this school year (note: there is no attendance requirement to apply)?

☐0-4 days

☐5-10 days

☐11-15 days

☐15+ days

☐I’m not sure

  1. Do your parents/guardians know that you are applying for this internship opportunity and do they support your participation? We reserve the right to contact your parent/guardian to verify application information.

☐Yes

☐No

☐I’m not sure

  1. What is the best way to reach you?

☐Cell phone call

☐Cell phone text

☐Primary phone call

☐E-mail

☐Parent/guardian phone call

  1. If selected for the PrepareRI internship program you will need to prove that you are eligible to work in the United States. Please select all of the following you are able to provide:

☐Photo ID (such as driver's license or passport)

☐Original birth certificate

☐Social security card (or passport)

Employment Information

  1. Have you had a job in the past year?

☐Yes

☐No

  1. If yes, what is the name and address of that employer?Click or tap here to enter text.
  1. If yes, briefly describe the duties and responsibilities of that job (200 word limit).

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  1. If yes, when did you start working there?

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  1. If yes, how many hours a week did you work?

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  1. If yes, are you still working there now?Click or tap here to enter text.

PrepareRI Internship Questions

  1. What are your areas of interest? Please select your top 5 in order of interest with 1 being your top selection:

Education

Finance & Banking

Food & Hospitality

Government

Healthcare/Biotech

Human & Social Services

Insurance

Manufacturing/Construction

Marketing

Retail & Customer Service

Technology

Other

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  1. Briefly explain why you selected your top areas of interest (200 word limit).Click or tap here to enter text.
  1. If selected for the internship, you will need to be available 25-35 hours per week during the summer (late June through the end of August). Are you available during this time? Please explain any activities which may interfere with your summer availability (e.g. summer school, family vacation, camps, sports practice, other job, etc.).Click or tap here to enter text.
  1. If selected for the internship, you will need to provide your own transportation to and from your worksite and any other mandatory activities. While every effort will be made to place you at a worksite that is close to your home, we cannot guarantee this. What is your transportation plan (e.g. bus, car, rides from family/friends, etc.)?

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  1. If not selected for the paid PrepareRI internship, would you be interested in an unpaid internship this summer?

☐Yes

☐No

☐I'm not sure

Essay Questions

  1. Why are you interested in the PrepareRI Internship Program? Describe what you want to learn from this experience and your motivation for working this summer (300 word limit).Click or tap here to enter text.
  1. Describe a time when you demonstrated responsibility and/or leadership skills (300 word limit).

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  1. Describe a time when you wish you had a second chance to do something over (300 word limit).

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  1. List any relevant skills that you have (e.g. computer skills, creative design, web design, culinary, building, etc.).

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  1. If applicable, list any volunteering or extracurricular activities in which you have participated.

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Reference Information

As part of the PrepareRI Internship Program application, you will need two references.

• The first reference must be a professional reference, either a teacher or other adult at your school, or a supervisor at a job.

• The second reference must be a community member who can speak to your character, either a parent/guardian, community leader, coach, mentor, friend, etc.

If selected to move on to the next phase of the internship application, your references may be contacted by email - please make sure that you type the email addresses correctly and that it is an email account your references check regularly.

Professional Reference Name:

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Professional Reference E-mail:

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Professional Reference Phone Number:

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Relationship to your Professional Reference (e.g. my 11th grade science teacher):

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How long have you known your professional reference?

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Character Reference Name:

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Character Reference E-mail:

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Character Reference Phone Number:

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Relationship to your Character Reference:

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How long have you known your character reference?

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Submitting the Application

Before submitting your application, please review all of your answers. When you are ready to submit, read the text below and type your name. You will then save this application and submit it via the link provided.

By typing my name below:

• I affirm that the information I have shared is true to the best of my knowledge;

• I understand that this application does not guarantee an internship placement; and

• I understand that if selected, I will need to be available 25-35 hours per week for 8-10 weeks in the summer.

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