FACS Internship

Grade 12, Grade 11 with approval

One or Two semesters - 1/2 or 1 credit

TEACHER/COUNSELOR APPROVAL ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE INTO THIS COURSE.

The FACS Internship course offers a hands-on learning opportunity in a FACS related industry including food industry, child care, retail, and human services. The student will secure their own work experience the summer prior to the start of the school year. The student will communicate with the instructor to get approval for the work experience. Students must provide their own transportation for the internship. The student, instructor and Work-Site Supervisor meet to identify learning goals (outcomes) and objectives (activities) designed to provide a thorough understanding of the profession. Students are introduced to Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) which is the co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) associated with Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS).