W I N D WAR D C O M M U N I TY C O LLE G E
Employment Training Center
Career & Workforce Development Dept.
Work Experience – Internship
Getting Started – Counselors / Instructors
Dear Instructors, Counselors, Staff:
The following
web site (http://etc.hawaii.edu/jobs) or our ETC catalog (http://etc.hawaii.edu)
WHO SHOULD APPLY: Please refer high school students, adult students, or graduates of any training
program (ETC or other) that:
• Have employable skills.
• Have completed a training program or module or have attained at
least 80% of the program competencies.
• Are “work ready” and have employable skills for at least entry level positions.
• Are able to work at least 20/hrs per week.
• Have a good attitude, willingness to work hard, able to follow instructions and accept
constructive criticism.
APPLICATION & ENROLLMENT PROCESS (Overview):
1) Counselor or Instructor should call the Internship Coordinator (386-3602) to discuss client.
2) Counselors / instructors / or agency staff submit recommendation forms to internship
coordinator.
3) Internship coordinator schedules a meeting with the client / potential intern.
4) Counselor or agency staff submit ETC Agency Authorization Form – Internship program.
a. Indicate paid or unpaid tuition
5) Student submits application and survey to internship coordinator.
NOTE: HS credit is determined by the HS principal and HS registrar.
6) ETC staff contact client / Intern for registration process
* Applicants will also be interviewed by employers for final selection & complete projects.
PAID vs. UNPAID: Although Internships are typically unpaid, we are encouraging the referring agencies to
pay the PAID internship tuition rate, allowing for the intern to receive a $600 stipend in recognition of the
students work. A limited number of employers are also willing to offer paid work
experiences. We are advising students to be prepared for the traditional unpaid internship
and hope for the best.
DURATION: Minimum of 160 work hours within 8 weeks. Monthly extensions available.
Employment Training Center Telephone: (808) 836-3602, Facsimile: (808) 844-2342
Career & Workforce Development Dept. Email:
[email protected] http://etc.hawaii.edu/
874 Dillingham, Bldg. 71 D, rm. 3
Honolulu, HI 96817
W I N D WAR D C O M M U N I TY C O LLE G E
Employment Training Center
Career & Workforce Development Dept.
INTERN RECOMMENDATION FORM
The Internship referral form is a tool for instructors or counselors to identify and recommend current
students or graduates for an internship experience with ETC’s Career & Workforce Development Dept.
Faculty or Staff: Please fax or mail this form directly to the address below
Recommender
Your Name: Counselor
Instructor
Your Signature: _________________________ Date: ___________ Other: _______________
Institution / School: Department:
Phone: Fax: Email:
Name of Nominee / Intern: _________________________________ Date: ____________
Name of last program enrolled or completed ___________________________ Date completed: __________
Has the student achieved at least 80% of skills / competencies Yes No
Is the nominee “work ready” for at least an entry level position at a company? Yes No
please use the space at the bottom to explain why he/she is ready for an internship work experience.
Please rate the candidate in the following areas. On a scale of 1 (poor) to 5 (outstanding)
1 2 3 4 5 ? 1 2 3 4 5 ?
Maturity Willingness to Work Hard
Responsibility Respect For Others
Work Habits Respect For Authority
Productive Use of Time Appearance / Dress
Quality of Work Honesty
Work With Minimal Emotional Stability
Supervision
Motivation Following Oral Instruction
Positive Work Attitude Following Written Instruction
Willingness to Learn Organizational Skills
Attendance Accepts Criticism / Correction
Punctuality Integrity
Gets Along With Others Completion of Tasks on-time
Ability to Handle Stress Ability to Meet Competencies
Flexibility Readiness For The Workforce
Would you hire this student if you had the opportunity? Yes; Yes with reservation; No
COMMENTS:
Employment Training Center Telephone: (808) 836-3602, Facsimile: (808) 844-2342
Career & Workforce Development Dept. Email:
[email protected] http://etc.hawaii.edu/
874 Dillingham, Bldg. 71 D, rm. 3
Honolulu, HI 96817
