The Hart School District Regional Occupational Program (ROP) Career Internship class is now taking applications for the Spring semester class. Students do an unpaid internship and will earn up to five credits for the semester.

The purpose of the class is for students to learn about a career field and prepare for future employment. Students spend the first two weeks of class being trained in workplace skills. After this, they spend 14 weeks working at their internship site for 4-8 hours a week while attending class one hour a week. The class takes places outside of school hours and students need to provide their own transportation.

The internship class is designed for students who have a strong interest in a career field and ideally have taken an elective or ROP class already in the related area. Internships may be available in a variety of industries including: Audiology, Automotive, Business, Chemistry, Chiropractic, Computer Programming, Culinary, Event Planning, Golf Facility Management, Graphic Design, Insurance, Interior Design, Legal, Marketing, Engineering, Medical office, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Plumbing, Teaching, and TV Production. Students are not limited to this list and can suggest another industry and get approval from the District.

Students must be 16 or older to take the class. They must not have grades lower than a “C” on their most recent report card and have good citizenship. The class runs from January 16 – May 6. Applications are due before winter break. For more information or to register for the course, students should contact the ROP Specialist at their high school. To see a list of ROP Specialists, [click here]. To see the class dates and times and download the application, [click here].