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10. Communicates with student intern at least 10 to 15 minutes per week. (Longer when necessary)
9. Communicates with the teacher or coordinator when a problem or question about the program arises.
8. Volunteers to speak in class, offer a site-visit, or professional development opportunity to the student's teacher whenever possible.
7. Tracks student's workplace competencies on a regular basis.
6. Acts as an advocate and disseminates information about the School to Career program at his/her workplace, with peers and industry.
5. Explains why job experience and/or post-secondary education is the next step to a successful career.
4. Provides student with a letter of recommendation on completion of internship. (if appropriate)
3. Communicates to the students the tremendous value of the opportunity they are being presented.
2. Understands the purpose of "rotation" --- this program was designed to engage and keep students in the hospitality industry.
1. Acknowledges that this is a student intern and treats them like the commodity they are - our future workforce!
