This is a unique hands-on career exploration opportunity for high school students with mentorship from NTC Faculty. Overall this opportunity focuses on the following components:

• Job Skills: students will be directed by NTC Faculty mentors to perform tasks in the student's program area. Job skills such as professionalism, responsibility, effective communication, dependability, time management, and work ethic will be emphasized throughout the internship.

• College Readiness: students will have access to NTC support services and systems to learn about the college.

• Career Exploration: students will be mentored by NTC program faculty while working (paid) in NTC program area/labs.

NTC Faculty mentors will give students hands-on experience working within their chosen program area. Students will learn valuable life and job skills that will help them no matter their future career paths. They will work closely with their mentors to understand the NTC program they are working in, as well as the opportunity to learn more about other potential programs of interest. Students will leave the internship with the knowledge needed to be successful in the future. This position will work up to 10 hours per week through the Spring semester.

The rate of pay for this position is $15.00 per hour.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Internship varies based on program area and may include:

• Work up to 10 hours a week in an NTC designated area or lab for the spring semester. Hours can be flexible, but will be determined by faculty and student availability.

• Students may learn how to maintain and create a safe working environment in addition to valuable skills in the industry

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Prepare labs space and materials as needed

• Monitor equipment for correct operation

• Select tools and materials

• Perform safety checks

• Document equipment use, and or operational problems

• Track inventory

• Assist with program activities for recruitment purposes

• May have the opportunity to attend and participate in advisory meetings

• Connect with local businesses and advisory committee members

• May have the opportunity to visit local businesses

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Must be a high school senior

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups

Math Skills:

Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations s.

Technical Skills:

Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.

Physical Demands

Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: High

Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting more than 50lbs: N/A

Sitting: Medium

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Low

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: High

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: N/A

Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Low

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Specific Vision, Hearing, Taste: N/A

Work-Related Travel: N/A