St. Benedict Preparatory High School Announces

Protégé Internship Program 2011-2012

St Benedict Preparatory High School (SBPHS) is pleased to announce the addition of the Protégé Internship Program to the curriculum for the coming school year. The Protégé Internship Program engages the student in an experience outside of the classroom that will enrich their education and provide them with critical career insights. The Protégé Internship Program was created out of the desire to better prepare students for life after graduation by providing an arena in which their classroom learning is applied.

In college, students often declare a major with little comprehension of what it would really be like to work in that field. This program allows them to participate in real world work situations, encouraging a more pragmatic outlook of their future career choice.

A prerequisite to the program is the SBPHS Career Preparation class where the students explore career options, learn job seeking and keeping skills and develop an employment portfolio. From a hands-on perspective, the student will have the opportunity to participate in the resume, application, interview, hiring, and employment process.

An early afternoon dismissal allows students to work approximately 12-15 hours a week. Periodically, the student will return to the classroom to discuss successes and/or challenges experienced in the workplace.

Many of our local businesses will be joining us as partners in this program. If you are interested in having a SBPHS protégé at your place of business or would like to support one of the students, please call Suzanne Stone, Protégé Internship program director, at 773-509-3830 for further information.