Q: Is the Career Intern Program for anyone?
A: No. The intern program is for a select few students (approximately 25 per semester) who are eligible based on their grade point average. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply into the program.

Q: If they are eligible based on a GPA, should my son/daughter just sign up for the program with their counselor?
A: No. Students who are eligible need to fill out an application, attain three letters of recommendation, and participate in an interview. This is an important part of the selection process and shows the coordinator responsibility and time management skills. The application and educator recommendation forms are available on each high school's website under the COUNSELING tab.  

Q: How long does this process take?
A: Students are notified via school email whether or not they are invited to be a part of the program.  The emails are sent in late March.

Q: Can my son/daughter intern anywhere they want?
A: We closely look at the education path your student has been following. Some sites require a student to be 18 years of age to intern. Others, that have been used in the past, now require students to be a junior or senior in college. It is constantly changing and new sponsors are found on a regular basis.

Q: Is this an after school class?
A: Somewhat. Students are released from their 5th, and 6th hours (some are released beginning with their 4th hour) and spend approximately 12 hours a week at their intern site. Students also meet every once a week in a seminar setting with fellow interns at the Livonia Career and Technical Center.

Q: Can students take a Career Center class while participating in the CIP?
A: Absolutely! Many students take a Career Center class while enrolled in CIP. If it works into their schedule, there is no problem with being enrolled in both. CIP is a 5th and 6th hour class.

Q: Can students be dual enrolled while participating in the CIP?
A: Yes. This should not interfere with evening college classes for students who are dual enrolled.

Q:  Are students responsible for providing their own transportation to and from the internship?
A:  Yes.  Students need to have their driver's license and access to a vehicle to drive to and from the internship.