Weddington High – CTE Internship (S)

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Recommended Prerequisites: Minimum of two CTE credits within a career pathway, one being a concentrator course. Application must be completed. Acceptance into the program required. A CTE Internship allows students to observe and participate in daily operations, have direct contact with professionals in the field, ask questions about careers, and perform appropriate job tasks. Placement in an internship is based on the availability of an opportunity that meets the needs of the community sponsor and student. The Work-Based Learning Coordinator, student, and community sponsor jointly plan the organization, implementation and evaluation of an internship, which may be unpaid or paid. CTE Internships are available to students the summer before the senior year or during the first or second semester of senior year. Students participating in a CTE Internship, during the school year, are allowed one release period, either at the beginning or end of the school day. They must document a minimum of 135 contact hours (100 on site) and complete assignments, including a journal, analysis questions, career development assignments and a capstone project. An application is required and includes satisfying attendance, GPA and disciplinary qualifications, as well as positive teacher references. Confirmed placement is required before a student is enrolled in an Internship. The internship factors in GPA as a regular elective credit UCPS PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2025 - 2026 www.ucps.k12.nc.us 102103 102 Pre-apprenticeship is a program or set of services designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship program. Pre-apprenticeships help individuals meet the entry requirements for apprenticeship programs and ensure they are prepared to be successful in their apprenticeship. A Pre-Apprenticeship exists in a series of courses within a pathway that prepare students for future registered apprenticeship opportunities. For specific