Fairfield, CT - January is National Mentoring Month! Give back by volunteering to be a FWHS Internship Mentor.
Fairfield Warde High School welcomes the opportunity to develop a collaboration with local businesses to create an opportunity for students to complete an internship experience. FWHS is looking for local companies to volunteer to be mentors, particularly in the following areas:
- General Business
- Criminal Justice
- EMT
- Nursing/Medical
- Finance
- Forensic Science
- Marketing
The Internship Program at Fairfield Warde High School, which takes place over the course of a semester (approximately 16 weeks), is defined as an opportunity offered to students by an employer to work at their firm for an extended period of time. FWHS wants its students to understand the culture behind the business to help them determine a career path.
The internships will take place February–June 2020 for a minimum of five hours a week. During the internship, the students must attend a Career Exploration class and complete a Fairfield Board of Education approved curriculum. This course, in conjunction with the outside internship, will allow the student to earn credit towards graduation.
The student is responsible for most aspects of the internship. The company's responsibility will be to provide a safe learning environment for the student during the semester. Businesses will have an opportunity to conduct an initial interview to make sure the student is a good fit for their department.
Robin Terwilliger, a Certified Fairfield Warde High School Internship Mentor, will be available for volunteers to contact if they have any questions, problems or concerns. She can be reached by email at rterwilliger@fairfieldschools.org
Preparing students for life after high school is a big responsibility and requires our schools and businesses to work closely together to help ensure the success of our future work force.