Week 1 in Review

Dear Juniors,

Wow! How quickly the first week of LINK internships has passed! I have enjoyed my visits to see you in action, and I am amazed by the depth of the work you are engaged in and the leadership roles many of you have already assumed. If I haven't made it to observe you yet, I will next week! I am so impressed by how much each of you is learning, and it is wonderful to see months of preparation unfold so successfully. A few reminders as the first week of LINK draws to a close:

1.) Thank your mentors for this opportunity!
2.) Schedule your Mentor Interview. It is due on Thursday, March 14th posted to your LINK DP.
3.) Read your classmate's blogs-- they are awesome!
4.) You should now be clear on your final project and making progress on it.
5.) Keep posting your daily updates!

From my perspective, based on observations, phone calls, and reading your daily updates, internships are a resounding success. Please do not hesitate to contact me with concerns or questions regarding your internship. I can't help you if you don't advocate for yourself! Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to assist with the success of your internship experience.

AHS Interns "On the Road"

AHS juniors wave goodbye as they prepare to depart for their LINK internships.  From Cambodia to California to downtown Durango, our juniors will spend the next three weeks interning in a career field of interest. Through LINK, juniors gain the professional skills to succeed in the workplace as well as the opportunity to refine college and career goals.

Last LINK Class

LINK Class Plan

Part I

•  Distribute LINK folders
•  Review attendance and Workman’s Comp policy and March calendar
•  Review and sign designated workman’s comp provider
•  Final questions about Mentor Interview or Project
•  Surviving the First Day
•  Email mentors
•  Take a picture of the class
•  LINK Trivia

Part II

•  www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tiUELkyQFg
•  Complete Naviance College Search
•  Complete Naviance Cluster Finder and Career Interest Profiler
•  Review College in Colorado Junior Timeline and overview of resources including career and test prep

LINK Class February 22, 2013

• Starter: How to do homework http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT-_G4-fYkw 
• Turn in Emergency release emergency contact info 
•  SLC Prep 
• SLCs scheduled for Wednesday, February 27th
• SLC Guidelines

•  Importance of your transcript. Read excerpts from College Admissions 
•  February College Checklist

LINK Class February 14, 2013

LINK Class Plan

•  LINK Exhibition Co-Chair Update 
•  Collect LINK Medical Release and Emergency Contact forms
•  LINK DP’s due 
• Tips for Surviving the First Day 
•  LINK Trivia 
•  FLC Concurrent enrollment application workshop on April 4th during lunch from 12:30- 1:10. Bring your FLC concurrent enrollment application and your questions. Contact Ian Riggenberg at 247-7249 or imringgenberg@fortlewis.edu for more questions regarding concurrent enrollment at FLC.

College Knowledge

• Please remember your college advising meeting with Elaine.  
•  Importance of grades- earn excellent grades in most rigorous classes offered. Read “What is more important, high grades or tough courses?” pages 61-62 in College Admission 
•  Importance of test prep: explore free test prep sites & books 
• February College Checklist: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/counselors-calendar-february-juniors/?nl=learning&emc=edit_tc_20130206

Naviance

• Explore College Resources 
• What are your summer plans? Explore Summer Enrichment Opportunities 
• Under "Careers" tab: Take Career Interest Profiler & Take Cluster Finder

LINK Class

LINK Plan

• Questions about the Mentor Interview?
• NOLS Scholarship Opportunity at nols.com
• Congratulations to our newly nominated LINK Exhibition Co-Chairs: Molly, Shannon, Hunter, and Bri! They are your avenue for your input regarding the LINK Exhibtion! 
• Turn in Emergency Contacts & Medical Release
• Final LINK DP’s due 
• Review LINK Project &Exhibition Guidelines 
• Review LINK Daily Update Guidelines 
• LINK Trivia 
• February College Checklist: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/counselors-calendar-february-juniors/?nl=learning&emc=edit_tc_20130206

LINK Class February 4, 2013

LINK Business

• Emergency Contact Forms & Medical Releases
• Student Cell Phone Contact
• Nominate two student co-chairs for LINK Exhibition

Contact Mentors & Confirm Internship Schedule via email and/or phone

Letter to Mentor Format:

• Opening: " I am really looking forward to my internship with you at ______________ from Monday, March 4th- Thursday, March 21st. This internship will give me the opportunity to explore my interest in engineering and to gain valuable experience in the professional work environment.  In turn, I hope to be able to contribute in a meaningful and positive way to your company."
• Body Paragraph(s):
• Discuss goals and project proposal for the internship
• Confirm daily schedule. What are your working hours and lunch breaks?
• Confirm dress code
• Ask if there is anything else that you need to do in order to prepare for the internship. Is there anything special you will need to bring other than a notebook and laptop? 
• Other questions? This is the moment to ask!
• Closing Paragraph: 
• Invite your mentor to the LINK Exhibition scheduled for Friday, March 22nd from 1- 3 pm at the Durango Discovery Museum.
• Thank them for this opportunity: "Thank you so much for this unique internship opportunity. I am looking forward to working with you at __________. See you on March 4th!
• Closing: Sincerely, 

LINK DP Revision

• DP Reflection
• LINK DP Peer Critique
• 20 Questions LINK Trivia

Mentor Interview

• Review requirements
• Generate a list of potential questions
• Mentor Interview Asignment