Programs of Culinary
Arts, Hospitality Management, Travel and Tourism and Meeting and Event Planning
Welcome
to the
This site is intended to introduce you to the Internship Program
of our department. Please read the
information in the table below prior to exploring this site. At the bottom of this page you will see links
to the specific information and guidelines.
Please NOTE you must attend an
internship program workshop prior to enrolling in the course. At this workshop you will receive the
necessary paperwork for enrollment as well as important information regarding
your internship. You will not be allowed
to enroll without attending an internship workshop. Specific dates will be posted, announced in
class and emailed.
For Spring/Summer Internships- Date will be in late October-Early
November
For Fall Internships- Date will be in Early March
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THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM The
internship program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to
relate current theory from the college classroom to practical experience
under the direction of professionals in extended work assignments. An 'intern' is an
advanced or upper division student gaining supervised practical experience in
a field of endeavor he/she intends to pursue a career in, or learn more
about. From an academic perspective, an intern is viewed as a student
in an environment offering opportunities to see the similarities and
differences in the classroom learning and practical application. He/she
receives academic credit and a grade based on the completion of the required
hours, on-site internship performance, and assignments completed. Although many students
choose to perform internships during the summer months, you may intern any
semester you choose. A few students complete their final intern requirements
after they have completed all their other course work. They find a permanent
position with a firm that meets all program criteria. Following completion of
the required employment hours and all reports, the intern coordinator and the
employer jointly arrive at a grade, as in any internship. But instead of
returning to campus, these students continue as permanent employees, and in
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THE STUDENT'S OBLIGATION To
satisfy degree requirements, each student in the department pursuing an AAS
degree or Certificate in Meeting and Event Planning must secure employment from
a firm in the hospitality industry which has been approved by one of the
intern coordinators. Each student is required to complete a resume, letter of
application, and make appropriate personal, telephone, or mail contacts which
lead to interviews and ultimately to employment. After completion of the
internship period and submission of required reports, a grade (A to F) will
be awarded through the joint efforts of the internship coordinator and the
employer. Note to Student: An internship is meant
to be more than a work experience. This should not be "another summer or
part-time job." By the end of the internship, you should be competent in
all job tasks that have been assigned. In addition, you should have developed
an understanding about your employer, your employer's place in the immediate
market served, and how your employer is faring in the industry. Review the assignments
required for your internship before you sign your agreement. If there are any
questions or conflicts, resolve them before you begin your internship. You
are expected to adhere to the intern report schedule and failure to do so
will have a negative effect on your final grade for the internship. Any
variance in the prescribed outline must be in writing and signed by the
intern coordinator. As a student intern,
you are a representative of |
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Services- Award Winning Career Services from Virginia Tech (samples and
guidelines) |
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