Senior Internships

Schedule of Important Dates 2020-2021

August 13th, 2020: Student Internship Overview Meeting.  The following forms are to be completed and turned in with registration paperwork

September – November: Mrs. Cash talks with individual students, intern placements are finalized, paperwork signed on a case by case basis.

September 11th, 2020: Draft Resume due to Mrs. Cash to review.

October 16th, 2020: Final Resume due to Mrs. Cash

November 6th, 2020: Centra final date to complete missing information on Centra forms and provide proof of negative TB test, proof of flu shot, and immunization records (if this is not done the student will be removed from the Centra Intern List). Centra online orientation instruction details emailed to eligible students

November 24th, 2020: Completed CVCC Internship packet due to Mrs. Cash (spring class schedule, two instructor recommendations)

December 11th, 2020: Signed Learning Agreement due to Mrs. Cash

January 6th, 2021: Internship begins!  Report DIRECTLY to your Internship Location

February, March & April 2020: Assigned faculty visit the interns on-site at internship locations

April 21st, 2021: Last day of internships! Some interns have presentations at the sponsor location.

April 28th, 2021:  Presentation day!

May 3rd, 2021: Final Internship paperwork due: attendance log, Reflection paper, evaluations

Internship Attendance Log Sheet Sample

Download STEM Academy Senior Experience Packet HERE

Internship Requirements

CVCC requires 60 hours to earn your college credit. You will need to complete a minimum of 3.75 hours each week to meet this 60-hour requirement.  You will be responsible for scheduling your exact hours with your mentor during your 16-week internship experience.

The purpose of the XLR8 internship program is to engage students in meaningful learning activities in the workplace focusing on science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM careers). Each XLR8 senior will be assigned a mentor or mentors and will have 16 Wednesday mornings (60 contact hours) of activities or assigned projects. Sponsor organizations represent engineering, laboratory, government, education, and medical partners within Virginia’s Region 2000. The internship experience is integral to the XLR8 program.

Intern expectations are to:

  • Attend all 16 internship dates during scheduled times
  • Provide transportation to and from the sponsor’s site.
  • Respect the confidentiality of the organization.
  • Provide the mentor with a resume at the first meeting.
  • Report to the designated area on time.
  • Contact mentor and XLR8 if he/she is unable to report.
  • Perform only specified activities outlined by the XLR8 administration.
  • Stay with the mentor or assigned person at all times.
  • Be neatly groomed and wear appropriate attire.
  • Be conscious of job safety at all times.
  • Get parent permission forms signed if drug testing is required.
  • Deliver all required internship paperwork and assignments on time.

The mentor will:

  • Meet with the XLR8 administration to design specific objectives and activities for the intern
  • Meet the intern each morning at the designated area.
  • Ensure that the intern is under the supervision of an adult at all times.
  • Encourage the intern to develop problem-solving skills and to develop independence.
  • Explain safety precautions to the intern.
  • Provide a beneficial experience for the intern.
  • Communicate with XLR8 about the intern’s progress.
  • Complete the evaluation of the internship program.