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"It was exciting to see what businesses expect from our students. I was also intrigued by the technology that was being used in industry. We are always concerned that we send students out in the "real world" with useful tools to make them successful (with or without a college degree)." Cathi Witmer, |
How the Program Works
Inside Berks Business is a five-day summer learning experience for educators. It is a totally retooled version of the once popular Educator Internship Program. Inside Berks Business brings members of the education and business communities together for activities designed to give educators an insider’s look at local businesses.
Flexible scheduling is a distinct feature of the program. Participating businesses host an educator intern for four days. Those days are scheduled according to the availability of the host and the educator.
During the four days, the intern learns about the company or organization, and, when possible and appropriate, works on a small business project. On the fifth day, all hosts and interns gather together for a culminating seminar.
The program is funded through the generous support of the Berks Business Education Coalition and Berks County school districts.
Program Components
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Pre-internship Meeting At this meeting, the intern becomes familiar with the host business or organization, and the host has the opportunity to learn about the intern’s background and interests. |
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Internship Day 1: Business Orientation
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Internship Days 2-4: Workplace Experience
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Internship Day 5: Seminar
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School Project Prior to Day 5, each participant is required to complete a school project that includes a slide show about his or her business experience and outcomes of the program and a classroom project abstract that describes plans for integrating career awareness activities into existing lessons. |
