Episode 41: Virtual Internships For High School Students | Jane Ferris
By: Jamie Gaddy and Homeschool.com
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Hello everyone and welcome back to Homeschool.com’s Homeschooling and Loving It Podcast We are on Episode 41 and today we are talking about Virtual Internships! Typically homeschool high school students look for volunteer opportunities or internships in their prospective career choice, however, with the limitations of social distancing and quarantine this year we’ve had to turn to other opportunities. Virtual internship options are becoming a viable substitute for job shadowing during and after high school.
Here today to talk with us about how Virtual Internships could help your high school homeschooler is Jane Ferris.
Dr. Jane Ferris has spent nearly 20 years in the field of education with experience in both brick-and-mortar as well as blended learning environments and is currently the Dean of Students at Laurel Springs School. She’s recently been involved in coordinating a virtual internship program at Laurel Springs for high school students during the pandemic.
With companies going virtual – virtual internships are becoming a necessity. – Jane Ferris
More information about internships:
Finding an Internship Opportunity
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