The Career Exploration Internship Program is a non-paid internship experience that provides individualized career placements for our seniors.

The students may earn either ½ unit or 1 full unit of credit during their senior year.

This program provides students with the opportunity to gain insight and experience in occupations and careers based on their own individual interests.

BENEFITS of C.E.I.P.

STUDENTS will:	MENTORS will:
understanding the importance of work ethics, timeliness, team-work, and human relations skills	contribute to the development of the employees and consumers of tomorrow
be better prepared to make informed career choices	extend their community involvement programs
discover if they are suited for their chosen career area	enhance their company image within the community
recognize the connection between school and work	gain satisfaction from knowing they are making a difference
increase their motivation and become more goal-oriented	re-examine their personal commitment to their occupation

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HOW does the program WORK?

During their Junior year, students must apply and meet the criterion to be accepted into the program for the following year. This criterion includes senior standing, excellent attendance, good academic standing, positive teacher evaluations, a valid driver’s license, a recent physical, and current working papers. Their schedule must also allow time either through late arrival, early release, or out-of-school hours to complete the on-the-job portion of the internship.

Students must supply their own transportation to their internship placement. Each week the interns meet with their mentors for approximately 4 hours and also attend a seminar class with the Coordinator. They are responsible for handing in signed timesheets each week and completing journal entries that reflect on their experiences.

At the end of their internship, the intern is evaluated by their mentor. Seniors may elect to take CEIP for ½ unit of credit or 1 full unit of credit. CEIP is a Pass/ Fail course. All interns are covered by the Ballston Spa Central School District’s insurance policy.

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HOUR REQUIREMENTS

N.Y.S. Department of Education Credit	Hours at Internship (minimum number)	Seminar Hours (with Coordinator)
1/2 unit of credit	54 hours (4 hours per week to be arranged)	27 hours (1 hour per week plus independent work)
1 full unit of credit	108 hours (4 hours per week to be arranged)	54 hours (1 hour per week plus independent work)

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WHERE do students INTERN?

Health Care; Hospitality; Engineering; Education…Internship placements are as varied as the students themselves. During this last decade of offering CEIP at Ballston Spa High School, we have been fortunate to have the incredible support of businesses and mentors in the Capital-Saratoga Region, who offer excellent experiences for our interns. Their mentoring makes a difference in the lives of our students and their families in regard to their career majors and college choices. With few exceptions, if the student wants to explore a particular career, a suitable placement is typically found.

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CAREER RESEARCH RESOURCES

Includes in-depth information about a variety of careers. An assessment test based on the Holland Code if offered.
Bureau of Labor Occupational Handbook

Find details about specific occupations, employment projections and research papers.

View the hottest occupations in the U.S. with the fastest growth rate and the most job openings.

Explore the personal side of work. Experienced workers share details of their jobs: rewards, basic skills required, stresses, future challenges, and advice on entering that field.

America's Career Infonet
Find wages and employment trends and occupational requirements by state labor market conditions.

Source of helpful information regarding resumes, cover letters, and interviewing various articles relating to careers.

US Dept. of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
If you can think it, it’s on this site.

Provided by NC University, this site provides information about choosing a college major and career choices and planning.

Interested in starting a business? This site includes information about entrepreneurship, money and finance and e-Commerce.

Career information and planning. Self-assessment exercises and tests including: Holland Codes, Birkman, Campbell Interest Inventory, and Keirsey Character Sorter.

Using Career Connections, students take career interest assessments, identify career related interest areas, find careers that match their interest areas, and research occupations. Students should see their Guidance Counselor for the school ID and password.

Source of career search assistance. Includes details about specific careers.

Hot Job Tracks; Salary Wizard; Salary Comparison, and articles related to careers

Career Development Center Explore careers & majors; resume, cover letter and interview help; links to job search resources.