Welcome to the GNSHS Career Internship Program (CIP) webpage!
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions for students. Scroll down for more information for potential business partners.
STUDENTS - FAQ
What are the benefits of doing a high school internship?
Internships are an amazing way to broaden your horizons and explore future career options. They enable you to develop valuable skills needed for the workplace while making yourself more marketable to prospective employers and colleges.
Who can participate in this Internship Program?
Any 11th and 12th grader can participate in this elective program. All you need is a few hours a week to report to your placement and a way of getting there. Some on campus placements are available to students without transportation options. There are also many placements in town that are accessible via school buses.
What is required?
Interns meet with Ms. Kinsey, the Internship Coordinator, periodically throughout the semester and communicate with her via email about their progress. Interns keep track of their hours on a time sheet and must complete at least 50 hours to earn elective credit for the semester. Interns also create resumes and write reflections on their experiences. Grading is based on attendance, CIP assignments, regular communication with Ms. Kinsey, and on-site supervisor evaluations.
How do I find an internship placement?
Most internships are set up through Ms. Kinsey in the Career Internship Office. We have placed students in many areas including local government, medical offices, law practices, non-profit organizations, marketing firms, the fashion industry, and more. Students are also welcome to set up placements through their own contacts provided the internship meets certain criteria. (Click here for more details on placements: Finding a Placement.)
What should I do if I'm interested?
If you're interested, simply contact Ms. Kinsey.
Email: nkinsey@greatneck.k12.ny.us
Phone: 516-441-4862
Office Hours (Room 322): Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30-1:30, and Tuesdays from 8:00-2:00
POTENTIAL BUSINESS PARTNERS - FAQ
What are the benefits of participating in your program?
Working with a student intern is a win-win situation. Your business benefits from the help of a volunteer for a few hours a week in exchange for providing a wonderful learning opportunity to Great Neck public school students. Interns interact with clients, help out with administrative duties, work on projects, and handle any responsibility that your regular employees might do provided they receive the proper training. Our students are mature, hard-working, and motivated. The best internship placements are with businesses who understand that this is a learning opportunity, and who take the time to answer questions and teach their intern about important aspects of their business. Click here for a list of current internship placements.
What responsibilities do internship placements take on when participating with this program?
The intern's supervisor will be asked to periodically sign a time sheet. There is also a short evaluation form that needs to be completed at the end of the internship. (Click here to view the evaluation and other forms.) We also ask that you contact the Internship Coordinator, Nicole Kinsey, in the rare occurrence that there is an issue with performance or attendance.
Email or call Nicole Kinsey for more information: nkinsey@greatneck.k12.ny.us, 516-441-4862.
