Internships and Co-op Work Experiences
Deadline form submission for both programs
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2** |
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Meet with At least 2 weeks before MP1 or |
Meet with At least 2 weeks before MP3 or |
** Note: you only need to schedule a Semester 2 meeting, if you DID NOT participate in Semester 1 **
for any questions, please email either Mrs. Hey at mhey@northernyork.org or Mrs. Lowery, the Co-Op/Internship Coordinator at tlowery@northernyork.org
Requirements for Both Co-Operative Work Program and Intership (Semester Based)
Students are not officially enrolled in either program until all of the following requirements are met:
- The student has met with either the Guidance Counselor or the Co‑Op/Intern Coordinator.
- Employment/Internship has been approved by either the Guidance Counselor or the Co‑Op/Intern Coordinator.
- All required forms, including clearances, have been fully completed, signed and turned into the Guidance Office.
Students WILL NOT be permitted to leave school prior to the end of the school day until all of the above requirements are completed.
Co-Operative Work Program Students (Semester Based)
The Co-Operative Work Program offers senior students the opportunity to gain hands-on work experience related to their career interests. Participants are responsible for securing their own employment.
The Co-Operative Work program credit needs to be above the 23.5 credits already needed for graduation.
Students enrolled in the Co-Op program must work, in a paid position, with a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per week with at least 3 of those hours must be assigned during the school day. The Co-Op/Intern Coordinator, will collaborate with the school counselor to coordinate the student's experience. The Co-Op/Intern Coordinator will also conduct routine visits to each student’s workplace to meet with both the student and, if possible, their employer. Students will be required to submit his/her work schedule at the beginning of each week. There will also be reflection assigments at the end of each semester. ALL COURSE WORK will be conducted in Schoology. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their job sites. Continued participation in the program requires maintaining good academic standing.
Co-Op Resources
- Co-Operative Work Program Packet - coming for Fall of 2026
Internship Program (Semester Based)
The Internship Program offers senior students the opportunity to gain practical experience and exposure to a professional career setting. Internships should relate directly to a student's career goal or ambition. Students in this program must take a seminar class at Northern that is associated with their experience. The internship is a non-paid position. Participants are responsible for securing their own internship.
The Internship program credit needs to be above the 23.5 credits already needed for graduation.
Students enrolled in the Internship program must work, in a non-paid position, with a minimum of six (6) hours per week with at least two (2) of those hours assigned during the school day. The Co-Op/Intern Coordinator will collaborate with the school counselor to coordinate the student's experience. The Co-Op/Intern Coordinator will also conduct routine visits to each student’s internship to meet with both the student and, if possible, their mentor. Students will be required to submit his/her work schedule at the beginning of each week. There will also be reflection assigments at the end of each semester. ALL COURSE WORK will be conducted in Schoology. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from their internship sites. Continued participation in the program requires maintaining good academic standing.
Internship Resources
- Internship Program Packet - coming for Fall of 2026
- Co-Operative Work Program Packet
- Internship Program Packet