Internships and Job Shadowing

Unpaid Trainee Experience

Gain practical, hands-on experience, at a job site, in a related career area. Spend 1 to 2 weeks working as an unpaid trainee during your regularly scheduled class.

Remember: Unpaid Trainees are not required. They are offered to provide actual on-the-job training. Placement is subject to employer availability. (All Federal and State requirements are followed).

Job Shadowing

Find out what someone's job is really all about, and help decide if that's the right career path for you.

Talk with the people who do the work!

Visit the work site!

Tour the facility!

Observe and ask questions!

Nearly 300 area professionals, from Accountants to Zoologists (and everything in between), are eager to share their knowledge!

For more information about Unpaid Trainees and/or Job Shadowing contact:

Karen Petoskey

(989) 775-2210 x 8052

kpetoskey@mtpleasant.edzone.net

Revised: 11/7/05

Nondiscrimination Policy: It is the policy of the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in the educational program, activities, or services and to comply with all requirements and regulations of the United States Department of Education. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skill is not a barrier to admission or participation. Any questions or concerns regarding compliance with this policy can be directed to the Asst. Superintendent, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools, 201 S. University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, Phone (989) 775-2300