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A Proposal to Change the Internship Requirements at WLC. Doug Martin. Goals. Improve WLC’s Internship Program Provide more Internship Opportunities Encourage Initiative Utilize WLC’s dynamic Career Development. Current Internship Requirements. My Story. My Story. A Conversation with Thad.
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A Proposal to Change the Internship Requirements at WLC Doug Martin
Goals • Improve WLC’s Internship Program • Provide more Internship Opportunities • Encourage Initiative • Utilize WLC’s dynamic Career Development
A Conversation with Thad • How come freshmen and sophomores aren't able to participate in internships without receiving credit? • Basic Knowledge of Subject Area • Making a push for students to be declared
A Conversation with Thad • Does WLC offer any internship workshops for younger candidates for internships? • Not currently offered • Exploring and Researching options
Aspiration Schools • 11 schools across the US • 10 had no credit-level requirement • Encouraged younger students to be active
A Conversation with Thad • Are there any alternatives that WLC offers that are like internships and can be used for credit? • No for-credit alternatives • Encourage informational interviews and job shadows
Proposed Internship Requirements • No credit pre-requisite
Proposed Internship Requirements • Internship Related Workshops • Strongly encouraged, but not necessary
Proposed Internship Requirements • Good Academic Standing • Advisor Approval • No more than an average class load may be taken during an internship • 15-16 credits not including internship