Youth, Business and Community Internship Tips for Participants

Company Expectations

Comply with the company’s policies and procedures
Observe the same regulations that apply to other employees
Adhere to all policies and regulations set forth by the school district and YBC Internship Coach

Recognize that student is enrolled in YBC Internship program
Provide a “safe” workplace
Adhere to wage/hour, child labor, and all other federal, state and local laws pertaining to student employment
Provide an overview of company’s structure, mission/purpose and employee handbook
Discuss company’s policies regarding:
- Hours of operation/work
- Overtime if applicable
- Vacation policy
- Acceptable dress & appearance
- Cell phone usage-appropriate/not appropriate
- Safety rules
- Emergency procedures
- Absentee procedures
- Days off
- Parking
- Arrival/Departure procedures
- Breaks-lunch, personal break
  - Presence of food at work
- Work schedules
- Pay period
- Introduce training sponsor/mentor
- Introduce co-workers
Provide company tour

Demonstrate positive attitude, personal fitness, appearance and readiness to work
Demonstrate the MPS College and Career Readiness Skills applicable to the work environment
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Creativity & Innovation
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Citizenship & Personal Responsibility
Demonstrate the MPS Character Traits at all times:
- Trustworthiness (honest, dependable, loyal)
- Responsibility (safe, self-control, persistent)
- Respect (accepting, fair, polite)
- Citizenship (cooperative, obedient, patriotic, service)

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