Internship Quest
Real World Learning

MATERIALS, SERVICES AND TRAINING ORDER FORM

Starting an Internship Program? Looking to improve your internship program? These materials can save you time and paperwork.


INTERNSHIP MATERIALS


Internship Quest is a comprehensive program that enables young people to develop the skills and competencies required for the 21st century workforce. Internship Quest can expedite the time-consuming, labor-intensive process of building an internship program by offering schools a complete package of materials and training.

 


INTERNSHIP RESOURCE COLLECTION


Internship Resource Collection
Item #IQ-106

Contains one each of the following items in a carrying container to be used as a basic school reference source and Internship Program Starter Set:


Guide to Internship Program Development and Management
An all-inclusive manual including templates so that schools can implement and sustain an internship program building the skills needed for today's high performance workforce.
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Internship Learning Plans
Collection of over 100 job-specific and field-tested learning plans aligned with robust national and state curriculum standards, 21st century skills organized by 6 career clusters.
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Seminar Support Manual - Lesson Plans (15)
A structured set of 15 seminars and 4 mentoring sessions building the work based competencies necessary for success in today's workplace and for success in postsecondary education.
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Student Handbook
An individual handbook for each student to use to manage and evaluate his or her learning throughout the internship placement
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Sponsor Handbook
An individual handbook for each sponsor or employer to help set high performance standards and evaluate the student's performance.
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Student Orientation Guide
A guide to prepare your students for the start of their internship. The Guide includes what your students need to know for their first day at their placement.
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Technical Assistance
Two hours of telephone and email technical assistance are included in purchase.


Price: $595.00


 



INTERNSHIP LEARNING PLANS IN SIX CAREER CLUSTERS


Internship Learning Plans

Each booklet contains site-specific learning plans for internships focused on developing 21st century skills. With these plans students are "ready to go" on day one of their internship and teachers are able to guide the student's learning.

Each collection may be purchased individually.


Price: $24.95 each

#IQ-110 - Arts and Humanities


#IQ-111 - Business and Information Systems


#IQ-112 - Engineering and Technology


#IQ-113 - Health Sciences


#IQ-114 - Human and Public Services


#IQ-115 - Natural and Agricultural Science

 



Internship Learning Plans for Service Learning
Item #IQ-116

Over 50 individual Internship Learning Plans appropriate for service learning placements. Each plan is a site-specific curriculum building 21st century skills and leading to measurable outcomes. These plans cover all 6 career clusters and will strengthen any service-learning program.


Price: $74.95




 



CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORING


Seminar Support Manual
Item #IQ-103

a structured set of 15 seminars building the work-based competencies necessary for success in todayŐs workplace and for success in post secondary education and 4 structured mentoring sessions that support the studentŐs acquisition of new skills. Provides guidelines for teachers to help ensure that students have opportunities to practice new skills and reflect on their learning.


Price: $89.95


 



PROGRAM SUPPORT


Building 21st Century Skills Through Internships
and Service Learning
Item #IQ-107

Specific examples of how to use internship and service learning activities to build skills of problem solving/critical thinking, using technology and strengthening the core skills of reading and writing. The booklet looks at how to use reflection and practice to build life skills including team working and interpersonal skills. The booklet also touches on the importance of feedback and authentic assessment.


Price: $7.95


Building Quality Internship and Service Learning Programs
Item #IQ-108

Successful Internships and Service Learning programs have common elements that ensure their success. This booklet looks at what is needed for the student, the school, the sponsors and the community. A Checklist for a Successful Program is included.


Price: $7.95


Evaluating Internships and Service Learning through Performance Based Assessments
Item #IQ-121

This booklet explores performance-based assessments including Portfolios, Presentations, Exhibits and Individual Assessment so that interns and service learners can present examples and evidence of real world activities and teachers can fully evaluate their learning. Examples of rubrics for each type of assessment are included.


Price: $7.95


Monitoring Students in Internships and Service Learning
Item #IQ-117

A practical guide as to how to monitor your students in their internship/service-learning placement so that they are able to get the maximum learning from their experience. The booklet gives specific steps to monitor students throughout their internship/service learning.


Price: $7.95


Predictable Stages of Internships
Item #IQ-118

Every intern experiences a range of feelings while in their internship. This booklet looks at the 5 stages an intern experiences through real life examples. Tips and techniques are described so that you can help your interns successfully navigate each stage in their new environment.


Price: $7.95


Sponsors: Finding, Developing and Sustaining Internship/Service Learning Sponsors
Item #IQ-119

This booklet gives practical examples of how to identify sponsors for your internship/service learning placements. It reviews research as to why sponsors want to participate in a program and gives specific examples of how to overcome any concerns potential sponsors may have. In addition the booklet identifies the needs of sponsors and how to involve and keep them with the program.


Price: $7.95


 



STUDENT AND SPONSOR MATERIALS
The following materials must be purchased in sets.


Student Handbook
Item #IQ-104

An individual handbook for each student to use to manage and evaluate his or her learning throughout the internship placement


Price:
Set of 10 - $80.00
Set of 20 - $140.00
Set of 30 - $180.00


Student Orientation Guide and Worksheets
Item #IQ-120

A guide to prepare your students for the start of their internship or service learning. Includes what your students need to know for their first day at their placement. Worksheets help the students prepare to meet their Sponsor and include Appropriate Dress, possible Interview Questions and Resume Guidelines. In addition, the Guide addresses map reading (including electronic maps) to ensure students know best directions and a discussion topic on Social Networks.


Price:
Set of 10 - $50.00
Set of 20 - $90.00
Set of 30 - $120.00


Sponsor Handbook
Item #IQ-105

Ensures that each sponsor or employer has guidelines to enable them to participate fully in a studentŐs learning. Gives specific examples to help sponsors deal with behavior, set high performance standards and realistically evaluate the studentŐs performance.


Price:
Set of 10 - $60.00
Set of 20 - $100.00
Set of 30 - $130.00


 

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TRAINING WORKSHOPS

One Day Training - Curriculum Development Workshop

Usually schools that are new to internships or wish to strengthen their existing programs opt for this training.

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