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    Externships

    Optional post-graduation supervised and evaluated workplace-based learning experience to enhance and further develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for success in the field of training.

    Program Objectives

    The weekly and daily schedule will be an approximately full-time employment schedule based upon the need of the externship employer. The potential exists for the externship to be paid, but it is anticipated most will be unpaid externships.
    • Develop and enhance skills and knowledge obtained in the CTI training program through authentic application and repetition of core workplace technical competencies as demonstrated through instructor and externship employer/supervisor evaluation of work performance and results.
    • Demonstrate essential workplace skills through integrated participation in workplace as demonstrated by successful completion of the externship experience and instructor and externship employer/supervisor evaluation of workplace habits and attitudes.
    • Develop confidence in their ability to work independently and/or with limited supervision in their field of training.
    • Gain resume job experience and potentially professional references in their field of training to improve their employability following completion of the externship.

    Reminder: Students will continue to work with the CTI at HGAC Career Services Department during their externship receiving placement assistance to secure regular employment upon completion of their externship.

    Program Duration

    Externships operate on the CTI at HGAC academic calendar. Students have two options:
    • 8 weeks - half academic term
    • 16 weeks - full academic term

    Program Instruction

    The externship experience will be supervised by an instructor/academic advisor from the student's CTI training program.

    The student will be evaluated and provided feedback on:

    • Technical work performance
    • "Soft" workplace skills and habits

    Housing

    The student would reside in the dorms and receive other campus services as applicable.