SBIAA would like to foster an internship program for the young adult (9-12^th graders) members of our organization. SBIAA parents are a great resource to our young adult population.  Our community is fortunate to have parents with a wide variety of degrees, in highly successful jobs and careers, all of which could provide a great array of opportunities for learning and networking.

SBIAA would like to offer our young adults the opportunity to network with professionals in our community, who have an expertise in areas that young adults are interested in pursuing.  This would not only enhance their ability to make a more informed decision regarding their future, but also develop their confidence. Depending on interests, we hope to match the young adults with other professionals, in opportunities or positions that fit their curiosity. 

Internship (definition):

• An internship is a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment, and it can be paid or unpaid.
• Goal: Exposure & Learning
• Time commitment: Determined by employer
• Type of internship: TBD by employer/professional
•  Can be informal/formal 
• Means of working or creating a way of exposure to the field of work

Goal for young adults

1. To Educate
2. Create Opportunity
3. Provide Exposure
4. Build a Network
5. Build Confidence
6. Inspire
7. Motivate

Duration/Time:

• Jan-June: Run the informal “match” between student and professional
• June-September (summer): Internship duration
  

Requirements by Parents/Professionals:

• Provide profession, place of employment, and contact information (email) to SBIAA to include in Work Directory
• Provide type of internship details

Requirements by Young Adult Students:

• The type of opportunity one is seeking by due date