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CFSK INTERNSHIP

Internship is the capstone experience that provides students with hands-on, real-world  experience in a work setting. Ideally, internship will enable interns to:

(a) integrate and use their knowledge and skills from the classroom,

(b) discover where further competence is needed,

(c) take steps to gain that competence under educational supervision, and

(d) become better acquainted with the types of work settings in which such competence can be applied.

Internship prepares students for a professional career related to the course of study, therefore we always ensure that interns get “hands-on” experiences similar to the experiences of paid professionals at the Organization.

Interns are expected to exhibit professionalism at all times during the internship experience. This professionalism should be evident in their interactions with clients, co-workers, and supervisors. Interns are expected to apply their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the performance of all duties, to behave ethically, and to follow all rules and policies of CFSK.

THE ROLE OF CFSK DURING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

For internship to be successful, it must be a true collaboration between the CFSK and the learning Institution. Internship is not meant to benefit only the intern. It is also intended to benefit the organization by providing a trained, educated intern who can assist the organization in many ways. We understand that certain time demands will be placed on the organization, particularly the site supervisor, to provide necessary supervision of the intern. Therefore, we strive to limit the demands placed on the organization supervisor.

CFSK will always do the following:

• Provide supervision. An on-site supervisor must be available to direct the intern’s activities. This person should be in a position of authority and have relevant experience. The organization's supervisor does not need to interact daily with the intern, but will be available to answer questions and check on the intern frequently. The supervisor will ensure that the intern has daily duties/activities to ensure a 40-hour workweek. Interns are expected to take initiative at the work.
• Evaluate the intern. Each  supervisor will complete a mid-term and final evaluation of the intern’s performance. The forms will be provided by the intern. The mid-term evaluation, completed at the half-way point of the semester, is not confidential. The intern will complete an identical self-evaluation, and request a meeting with the supervisor to compare the results of these evaluations with the goal of improving the intern’s performance. The final evaluation is confidential and does not need to be shared with the intern (although the site supervisor can do so at his/her discretion). These evaluations help the CFSK internship supervisor to determine the intern’s level of success in the placement.
• Communicate with the internship supervisor as needed. CFSK supervisors are prepared to contact the internship supervisor on campus by phone, or email with questions, comments, or concerns regarding the internship. 

APPLICATION

All Internship applications should be addressed to cfsk@cfsk.org.

The applicant must indicatete area of interest and intended period to be taken.