Internships for today's world: a practical guide for high schools and community colleges

Description

Key elements of a quality internship program: getting it right from the start -- Internship site development: internships don't just happen -- Placing students in internships: one size does not fit all -- Monitoring students in internships: providing a guiding hand -- Supporting sponsors in internships: building a strong partnership -- Seminars for reflective learning: making sense of it all -- Evaluating internship learning: putting it all together -- The predictable stages of internships: no surprises -- The power of internships: real schools, real stories.;The authors describe practical, field-tested practices, implementation guidelines developed through research, best practices, and all other elements necessary for a quality internship program in high schools and community colleges, from start-up to sustainability. Internships for Today's World is for all those who are concerned today's young people need a way to develop the skills that will help them succeed in the future.