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HOW DOES ITR FIT INTO MY HDF CURRICULUM? If you cannot get into HDF 480/481 for your Senior Field Work Experience, ITR302/304 is still an option to satisfy the requirement.
STARTING THE INTERNSHIP SEARCH First, start by determining the career(s) and/or graduate program(s) you would like to pursue upon graduation. An internship in the field is the best way to gain experience, increase your marketability, and employers will expect to see relevant experience Second, brainstorm the possible environments you would consider working in. Here are a few environments‌.what else can you think of? School Setting? State Agency? Non-Profit Organization? Nursing Home? Rehabilitation Facility? Next, you want to NETWORK with family, friends, professors and people in the industry to learn more about potential positions & specific internship requirements. Revise your resume to showcase your current skill set. Meet with at Career Services Advisor for resume assistance – Monday-Friday 1:00-3:00PM is Walk-In Advising! (http://career.uri.edu/)
HOW IS SEARCHING FOR A HDF-ORIENTED INTERNSHIP DIFFERENT THAN OTHER MAJORS? You must conduct a very intentional and specific search. Why? Very few HDF-oriented organizations/employers post online in RhodyNet or other search databases. Note: Occasionally, some awesome placements may post in an internship database, so do periodically check and see if anything pops up! You need to start early! Not only are these internships highly competitive, but many also require additional paperwork (ie. background checks, legal agreements through URI and their agency, vaccinations, etc.). Once you accept an internship, keep us in the loop and please move forward so that we can identify if any additional paperwork needs to be completed for their agency, ours or both.
HDF INTERNSHIP-SEARCH RESOURCES Start with the HDF Field Experience Listing at: http://www.uri.edu/hss/hdf/fieldexperience/hdf380agencies.htm .edu/hss/hdf/fieldexperience/hdf380agencies.htm At the above site you will find a listing of some of the RI Agencies you could work with. These agencies are categorized by the following:
Community & Social Services •Example Example sites: Child & Family, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, Perspectives Early Childhood Education •Example Example sites: A Place to Grow, Tri Tri-Town Town Community Action Agency, The Children's Workshop Govenment & Public Policy •Example Example sites: DCYF, Family Service of RI, Pawtucket Housing Authority Healthcare & Family Wellness •Example Example sites:Domestic Violence Resource Center, Groden Center, Inc., Sargent Rehabilitation Center Post-Secondary Secondary & Adult Education •Example Example sites: The Arc of Blackstone Valley, Education Exchange, RI Dept of Corrections Youth Ages 5-12 •Example Example sites: Boys and Girls Club of Providence, Arcadia Branch Branch- YMCA, Girl Scouts of RI Youth Ages 13-18 •Example Example sites: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Childspan, The Kent Center CenterCompeer Program
*Note: Note: Many of these sites could be mentioned in a number of the these se categories!
If you are interested in Early Intervention, there are a number of terrific RI placements that we have worked with: Children's Friend & Service •www.cfsri.org/intervention.html
Looking Upwards •www.lookingupwards.org
Easter Seals RI •www.eastersealsri.org
Family Service of RI •www.familyserviceri.org
Groden Center •www.grodencenter.org
Seven Hills •www.sevenhills.org
Meeting Street •www.meetingstreet.org
General Search Resources: RhodyNet: Career Services on-line Database • Visit http://career/uri.edu and click the RhodyNet icon & create an account • Search via keywords www.internships.com: • Visit www.internships.com to register or visit the University of Rhode Island Welcome Page: http://www.internships.com/welcome/universityofrhodeisland • Click on “Sign Up for Free” in the upper right hand corner of any page. • Complete the form by entering your first and last name, email, and create a password. • Make sure to select our school location and school name from the My Profile area under “Education” once you have registered.
National Internship Search Engines: • www.internshipprograms.com • www.internweb.com • www.internjobs.com • www.collegegrad.com
YOUR SEARCH STRATEGIES GOOGLE is your best friend. Type in a geographic location and a keyword (early intervention, students with disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse, etc.) See what people or facilities pop up! You may even get the names and contact info for specific practitioners and services. You can contact these folks directly. Do take a few minutes to explore the company websites, services, mission, etc. Note: You should always conduct a web search to obtain the most current information on agencies that have been suggested. CONNECT to COURSEWORK. In your classes, you are introduced to so many different agencies and organizations. Did any of them strike you as a place you could see yourself working?! USE THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY: When you are searching through a large organization, like a hospital or state agency, it can be overwhelming as you figure out who to contact. First, check to see if they have an internship/volunteer page. If not, check to see if there is a directory, contact us page, or even try searching in the site search bar with keywords! Now, some placements have worked with us and know our program and how we operate. For others, this may be a brand new adventure- I am always willing to speak with possible placements to help explain our program, logistics, etc. Feel free to give out my name and number or send me their contact info and I can call them! Looking for an out-of-state placement? No problem! The search is no different than conducting a Rhode Island search…but there is a very good chance the potential placement has not worked with us before, so do educate them about program requirements, hours, etc. Apply early and explore multiple options. It’s best to visit the placement to determine if the environment, potential supervisor, & internship responsibilities are a good fit. STAY ORGANIZED. Start calling around! Write out a phone script for yourself, so that you sound confident and knowledgeable! Here is an example: “Hi, my name is ____________ and I am a (junior/senior) at the University of Rhode Island studying human development and family studies and I am searching for a fall/spring/summer internship. I will be going through the Office of Experiential Learning to receive academic credit for this experiencemay I speak with _________ to see if an internship at your placement is a possibility?” Create a contact log so you can keep track of who you call, voicemails you left, what you discussed:
INTERNSHIP FIT Ask yourself the following questions in order to determine the right fit for you and your career goals: Is this an opportunity that will help further my career goals? Is this a supervisor I could learn from & work well with? Does this environment suit my personality & will I enhance my skills? Do I feel safe in this environment? Will I have an adequate amount of work to do and will I enjoy the work? Do I agree with the goals & mission of the agency? Am I accepting this internship because it was the first offer? Am I selecting this internship for the right reasons?
If you have answered no to 1 or more of these questions please contact an Intern Advisor for assistance in your internship search & application process.
PROGRAM LOGISTICS: HOW W CAN YOU RECEIVE CR CREDIT EDIT FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP INTERN ?
OFFICE OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Internship Program Information • • •
We provide academic credit for quality internship opportunities in nearly any field anywhere in the US Students can choose to pursue an internship from our established placements or may design their own Students may participate in paid and unpaid internships for academic credit
Student Requirements • • • •
2.5 cumulative GPA or higher Minimum 60 credits prior to internship Available free elective credit – student should meet with an academic advisor to confirm credits Good academic and social standing
Important Dates • •
Students should begin the internship search the semester before they plan to intern Internships should be finalized two weeks before the semester begins
Hours and Credits • • • •
Earn FREE ELECTIVE credits for ITR 302 (field experience) and ITR 304 (seminar) Students earn PASS/FAIL credit for their field experience (3,6, 9, or 12 credits) Students will enroll in a 3-credit seminar offered online or in class (in class- spring only) Seminar focuses on the intern’s learning experience as well as professional and career development, making the connection between academic background and practical experience.
Summer Internship Hours (10 Weeks) 3 Credits 100 Hours Total 6 Credits 200 Hours Total 9 Credits 300 Hours Total 12 Credits 400 Hours Total + 3 Credits for the Internship Seminar
Fall/Spring Internship Hours (13 Weeks) 3 Credits 104 Hours Total 6 Credits 210 Hours Total 9 Credits 315 Hours Total 12 Credits 420 Hours Total + 3 Credits for the Internship Seminar
Tuition • • •
Reduced tuition for summer internships! Fall & Spring internship tuition is the same as class tuition Please see Enrollment Services (Green Hall) to discuss financial aid
Important: Please do not sign any paperwork given to you by your internship placement site. Please bring all documents given to you by your placement site to the internship office to be reviewed by a staff member.
The Washington Center Program • •
15-credit internships available in Washington DC through The Washington Center (www.twc.edu) TWC has an earlier deadline and a different application procedure. Please speak with an intern advisor for further details. http://web.uri.edu/experience/internships/
INTERNSHIP STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS 1 ___ Complete an online application NOW: http://web.uri.edu/experience/welcome-to-rhody-link/. By completing the online application you will receive weekly e-mails of new internship listings! 2 ___ Attend an Information Session held daily at 1:00 in the Roosevelt Hall 1st Floor Lounge 3 ___ Meet with an academic advisor to determine your amount of available free elective credits 4 ___ Start the search for your Internship • RhodyNet – Internship & Job Search Database http://career.uri.edu to register and/or access your account. Click on the “Student” RhodyNet Oval in the top left corner of the page. • www.internships.com – Visit www.internships.com to register or visit the University of Rhode Island Welcome Page: http://www.internships.com/welcome/universityofrhodeisland o Click on “Sign Up for Free” in the upper right hand corner of any page. o Complete the form by entering your first and last name, email, and create a password. o Make sure to select our school location and school name from the My Profile area under “Education” once you have registered. • Internship Website- Check out internship opportunities by major http://www.uri.edu/internships/explore • Internship Advisors –Internship advisors are available to assist you with your search. • Searching on your own – Network! Consider personal contacts (family, friends, peers, professors, etc.), visit specific agency websites, explore job search resources: o National Internship Search Engines: www.internshipprograms.com, www.job-hunt.org, www.internweb.com, www.internjobs.com, www.collegegrad.com (be sure to use the advanced search feature & select internships only), www.bigapplehead.com (internship search engine for students looking to intern in Boston, New York, and Washington D.C.) o Explore the major job search resources: www.monster.com, www.careerbuilder.com, www.hotjobs.com, www.google.com, www.yellowpages.com, www.craigslist.com 5 ___ Apply/Interview for positions and ask yourself: • • • • • • •
Is this an opportunity that will help me further my career goals? Could I learn from and work well with this supervisor? Does this environment suit my personality and will I enhance my skills? Do I feel safe in this environment? Will I have an adequate amount of work to do and will I enjoy the work? Do I agree with the goals and mission of the agency? Am I selecting this internship for the right reasons?
6 ___ Accept an internship position and ask your placement supervisor to complete the Supervisor Paperwork (Can be found in our office and on the “Forms” section of our website) 7 ___ Make an appointment to meet with an Internship Advisor. Appointment can be made in 122 Roosevelt Hall or call 874-2160. *Your completed supervisor paperwork must be submitted PRIOR to this meeting* • •
Advisement: Discuss career plan, academic plan, credit options, receive help, etc. Registration: Receive permission numbers/paperwork to register for credits/seminar