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IT INTERNSHIPS

Join the RGV Tech Association internships to gain hands-on experience in technology, even if you have no prior experience. We offer opportunities in computer science, networking, infrastructure, and more. Become part of our team and learn valuable skills that will enhance your career prospects. Contact us today!

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IT INTERNSHIPS

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  1. IT INTERNSHIPS RGV STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

  2. FIRST INTERN NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED • Computer Science major about to graduate • Went back to high school looking for help • No hardware experience and introvert • Didn’t want to leave RGV • Hungry to learn • Volunteered in Fall 2002/Spring 2003 Add a footer

  3. PSJA STORY LOTS OF WORK, NOT ENOUGH HANDS • Providing internships since 2002 – 17 years • MIS - End user support, network infrastructure • Data Services - Application development, database management and problem solving • No experience, no problem • “Can’t pay you, but we can pay you with experience” – 100% volunteer/non-paid • New - Providing experience with HS student interns Add a footer

  4. GETTING STARTED Make contact and schedule an interview Make sure expectations are understood Answer questions Onboarding procedures through HR Introduce and assign to a team Continuous feedback and check-ins HOW DO I BECOME AN INTERN? Add a footer

  5. EXPECTATIONS Hardware / break-fix repairs Networking / Infrastructure Input gathering Enhance the skills they came in with Project lifecycles Operational procedures / Business flow Technical troubleshooting / Help Desk Communication skills WHAT DO INTERNS WALK AWAY WITH Add a footer

  6. LESSONS LEARNED Liability issues for interns : what can they do? Stringent onboarding procedures – Any cost? Security and compliance procedures must be followed Expectations on work schedule : full day, half days Interns are part of the team Pass information along that you wish you knew ITEMS TO CONSIDER BEFORE STARTING Add a footer

  7. Adrian.Garcia@psjaisd.us Hector.rodriguez@psjaisd.us Thank You. RGV TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION

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