Programs of Culinary
Arts, Hospitality Management, Travel and Tourism and Meeting and Event Planning
Welcome to the
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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 speak with the Internship Coordinator, Amy Dodenhoff prior to enrolling in the course. At this meeting 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 this meeting.
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
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Links Career Services-
Award Winning
Career Services from Virginia Tech (samples and guidelines) |
Amy
Dodenhoff
Date:
September 28, 2009
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