Student Externships
(formerly Co-op)

What are Externships?

The Externship Program is designed to give all students an opportunity to learn about  a job from a field of their choice.  

The externship, is for Juniors and Seniors (at least 16 years of age) who are taking classes at Pankow, or a Marketing class at the high school and would like to experience real life situations in their field.  The student’s progress is supervised by the student externship coordinator and evaluated by the employers and the externship coordinator.

What are the Guidelines?

· You must work at least 10 hours per week (150 hours mimimum) for 1 credit per semester.

· You may only work a maximum of 18 hours per week.  This does not include vacations and 1/2 days.

· You must be paid by company check with appropriate tax deductions.

· Your job must be related to your class at Pankow or Marketing class.

· You must turn in an attendance and earning record every two weeks (paystub). 

· You must pass your related class at Pankow or Marketing class.

· If you quit your job without a valid reason or get fired, you will receive no credit.

· You must abide by the policies and regulations of the employer and of the school.

· If you are unable to attend school, you are not permitted to work.

· The employer must carry workmens compensation and liability insurance.