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EDGC Internship Planner - Summary

 

Visual Timeline for Securing EDGC 398 Summer Internship

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Summary of Steps for Planning and Securing the Internship

  1. Book an appointment with the B.A.(Education) Internships Administrator to discuss curated internship opportunities and your interests to focus your search.
  2. Register for the EDGC 398 - Internship course during the Winter course registration period.
  3. Use the Planning Your Internship Worksheet to organize your search and have quick access to tools, databases, job search trackers, etc.
  4. Use the ISA Internship Leads Database to access up-to-date contact info for public and non-profit organizations that have relationships with McGill.
  5. Refer to the Intro Email Template to Employers to help you write your intro email to prospective Host Organizations
  6. Share the Employer Flyer - B.A.(Education) in your intro emails to provide context about the program and employer benefits & expectations
  7. Use the Job Search Tracker to document your progress.
  8. Use the Internship Design Form for each placement prospect to design your internship experience and ensure it meets the criteria mentioned in the above section.
  9. Once you have found your internship placement, complete and submit the Internship Proposal Form for approval from the ISA Office. Allow 3- 5 working days for a response from the Internships Administrator.
  10. International Students who expect to work in Canada should apply for their Co-op/Work Permit at least 4-6 months before your proposed internship start date. B.A.(Education) students receive information about Co-op/Work Permits upon admission and receive a attestation letter from ISA Office.
  11. Once your Internship Proposal is approved, work with your internship Site Supervisor to complete and sign the Internship Agreement & Learning Plan. Submit the signed document to the B.A.(Education) Internships Administrator latest two weeks after your internship start date. If Internship proposal is not approved, student should book an appointment with the Internships Administrator to discuss which internship criteria was not met and how this can be resolved.
  12. Check your McGill email for the Internship Pulse Check bulletins and the In Context B.A.(Education) newsletter for updates, reminders and internship tips.
  13. In April, take the mandatory Making the Most of Your Internship course on myCourses and attend (remote or in-person) the Intern Positionality training. (Both trainings are currently in development, dates/time TBD)
  14. During your 150 hour internship, check myCourses to access the EDGC 398 Reflection Journals which help you make meaning out of your internship experience.
  15. Fill out the Student Reflection and Self-Assessment Form by the last day of your internship
  16. Ensure your Site Supervisor completes and submits the Employer Student Evaluation Form by the last day of your internship.
  17. Submit internship photos, videos of your internship experience, and any signed consent forms to the Internships Administrator (internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca)
  18. Attend and participate in the B.A.(Education) Internship Celebration Event in early September (TBD)

 

 

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