Thank you for considering providing one or more of our qualified 11th or 12th grade Marshall Academy students with a meaningful internship experience. We appreciate the opportunity to work together and believe this situation to be a winning one for all participants. The Marshall Academy gains a valued educational partner who assists in the learning process and makes a difference in the life of a student. The intern acquires a further advanced education and skills that are fully developed in the workplace. Your company gains an intern with advanced entry-level skills who can easily adhere to company procedures and philosophy.

If you already know you want to post an internship opportunity for our students, click here for the Internship Opportunity Form (pdf format) and fax them to Stephanie Thompson at 703-714-5681. Complete this form with all pertinent information about your position that will be posted on our Academy Web Site for students to review. Each posted Internship position will be identified only by a Position Code for only qualified Marshall Academy students to use to seek more specific information on the company.

· I have a job opportunity and would like to advertise it to your students. How do I do this? Complete the Internship Opportunity Form with all the pertinent information concerning your position. Your position will be posted on the Marshall Academy website under Internships & Job Listings for all students to review. Each position will be posted by a Position Code to keep your company anonymous to any non-qualified candidate outside the Academy seeking employment.

· Who will be the contact person for filling and monitoring this position from Marshall Academy? Tammy Wiles, Career Experience Specialist, will be the contact person at the Academy to post and find qualified students to assist you in filling your position. She will also be available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have while the student is working with you. Her contact information is - by e-mail: Tammy.Wiles@fcps.edu or by phone at (703) 714-5594.

· How does the selection process work in filling these positions? Once a position is posted, qualified students submit their resumes to Tammy Wiles, Career Experience Specialist. Resumes from all interested students are sent to the employer so they can review the materials and make their decision on which candidates they would like to interview. Some employers choose to contact the student candidates themselves to set-up interviews, however, there are other employers who prefer that a list of chosen candidates be given back to the Career Experience Specialist to coordinate interview times with the students. After students have been interviewed and selections have been made, the employer may contact the student directly to inform them that they have been selected or not. This contact from the employer is so beneficial even if they didn't receive the position as the job search process is such a great learning experience for the students that it provides a good opportunity to receive constructive feedback directly from the employer that will assist them in the future.

· How long (duration and hours) can a student work in the position I need assistance? In compliance with Virginia Child Labor Laws , we ask that our student interns work no more than 20 hours per week while they are in school. However, the daily internship work hours may vary depending on the student's schedule and academic demands, in addition to the needs of the internship sponsor. Most students are finished with their classes by 2:10pm each weekday. Internship experiences can begin as early as November of the academic year and conclude as late as May in order for our students to complete their academic responsibilities. Internships can be both long-term (lasting the entire academic year work period) and short-term (lasting as little as a few weeks).

· Is there any other paperwork that needs to be completed during the internship period? Each student will receive a work evaluation from the employer during each academic quarter they work. This evaluation is conducted between the employer and student worker using the Internship Performance Evaluation form provided by Marshall Academy. Once the evaluation is completed the employer can mail, fax (703-714-5681) or e-mail Tammy.Wiles@fcps.edu the form to the Academy in order for the student to receive credit for his/her experience. The evaluation time is a great opportunity for dialog concerning the students work performance. Internships are a great learning experience for the student and we strive to provide these learning opportunities wherever possible.

· Can a student be employed during the summer months? Yes, we have many students who work with companies over the summer and many who return to the company to work during their breaks from college or even work part-time if they are attending colleges in the area. We also have students who are with us for two years and continue to work with the company throughout their time at Marshall Academy.

· Are all internships paid positions? 99% of our past internships have been paid positions, however, the issue of pay is determined totally by the employer and student. The Career Experience Specialist can provide suggestions of salary ranges.