Com 4990
Training and Development/Event Planning Internship
David & Barbara Whitwam's-"Catch the Dream" program
Lake Michigan College
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: 1-800-252-1562 or 269-927-8100
Web: http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/
Training and Development/Event Planning Internship
David & Barbara Whitwam's-"Catch the Dream" program
Lake Michigan College
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Phone: 1-800-252-1562 or 269-927-8100
Web: http://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/
Internship objectives:
Participation in this internship will:
v increase the student’s sense of responsibility and help them establish positive work habits.
v provide student with on the job training to test their aptitude for a particular career before the commit themselves permanently.
v develop the needed skills and techniques that they will need to build successful careers.
v provide students with the needed skills to effectively coordinate and plan events.
v provide students the opportunity to establish positive relationship with professionals that will allow them networking possibilities for their future.
v enhance employment opportunities and provide the student with references for future endeavors upon graduation.
v increase the student’s sense of responsibility and help them establish positive work habits.
v provide student with on the job training to test their aptitude for a particular career before the commit themselves permanently.
v develop the needed skills and techniques that they will need to build successful careers.
v provide students with the needed skills to effectively coordinate and plan events.
v provide students the opportunity to establish positive relationship with professionals that will allow them networking possibilities for their future.
v enhance employment opportunities and provide the student with references for future endeavors upon graduation.
About the interning organization:
The goals of the David & Barbara Whitwam's-"Catch the Dream" program are:
v Provide students/family with the needed support and programs that will encourage academic success.
v Connect families to school and community resources that will promote educational achievement and social needs.
v Provide students with mentors/pen-pals and social events that encourage community involvement and promote positive relationships.
v Assist students in accessing local resources that address educational and social needs.
v Provide support services that will help students to be successful in school.
v Prepare students to enter Lake Michigan College.
v Encourage parents to advance their own education.
v Provide students/family with the needed support and programs that will encourage academic success.
v Connect families to school and community resources that will promote educational achievement and social needs.
v Provide students with mentors/pen-pals and social events that encourage community involvement and promote positive relationships.
v Assist students in accessing local resources that address educational and social needs.
v Provide support services that will help students to be successful in school.
v Prepare students to enter Lake Michigan College.
v Encourage parents to advance their own education.
Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring, su I & su II annually
Number of interns needed: One
Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable
End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable
Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.
Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication
Desired skills and qualifications:
Student interns should:
v have a positive attitude, outgoing personality, and maintain a professional relationship with the students and their families
v have some computer skills and be able to multi-task in an organized manner
v be confident in their public speaking abilities as they may be required to present program information in the community
v be dependable
v be responsible and capable of multi-tasking
Description of intern responsibilities:
v To assist the program director in program planning, coordinating events and activities for the students and other program functions
v Provide tutorial assistance to students that may need additional help
v Create Newsletters, flyers, and power point presentations about the program
v Attend program outings, workshops, and summer academy
v Work closely with students and their parents during program events
v Perform some light clerical work when needed such as answering phones, filing paperwork, maintaining contact logs
Location:
Lake Michigan College
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Intern sponsor:
Dionne Bowens, Program Director
E-mail: Bowens@lakemichigancollege.edu
Phone: 269-927-8166
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.
Interested students should contact:
Dionne Bowens, Program Director
E-mail: Bowens@lakemichigancollege.edu
Phone: 269-927-8166
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of Evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
v have a positive attitude, outgoing personality, and maintain a professional relationship with the students and their families
v have some computer skills and be able to multi-task in an organized manner
v be confident in their public speaking abilities as they may be required to present program information in the community
v be dependable
v be responsible and capable of multi-tasking
Description of intern responsibilities:
v To assist the program director in program planning, coordinating events and activities for the students and other program functions
v Provide tutorial assistance to students that may need additional help
v Create Newsletters, flyers, and power point presentations about the program
v Attend program outings, workshops, and summer academy
v Work closely with students and their parents during program events
v Perform some light clerical work when needed such as answering phones, filing paperwork, maintaining contact logs
Location:
Lake Michigan College
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Intern sponsor:
Dionne Bowens, Program Director
E-mail: Bowens@lakemichigancollege.edu
Phone: 269-927-8166
Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.
Interested students should contact:
Dionne Bowens, Program Director
E-mail: Bowens@lakemichigancollege.edu
Phone: 269-927-8166
Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:
v The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
v The student’s copy of all work produced
v The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
v Final paper
v The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
v The internship sponsor final evaluation
Method of Evaluation:
v Student’s journal/log: 20%
v Student’s work: 20 %
v Paper: 20%
v Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
v Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
Calendar:
v E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
v Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
v All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
v Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
v Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
Student’s Signature
Intern sponsor’s (at internship site) signature
Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature
