Work Based Learning Experiences

Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School’s Engineering Academy’s rising seniors have learned the fundamentals of engineering, CAD, drafting, and state of the art technology tools through their course work and are motivated and eager to apply them in your business environment. Engineering Academy students will be required to successfully complete an apprenticeship or internship in an engineering/technical environment during their junior and senior years.

Off-Site Learning Experiences

During Off-Site Learning Experience, students tour facilities and participate in hands-on learning activities.

Job Shadowing

During job shadowing experiences, students follow professionals in the workforce and learn about the career and the various tasks involved in the role.

Internships

Students gain valuable work experience through summer internships during their junior or senior years.

Our "Pre-engineers" have completed the following:

Visualization and Drafting Skills
Problem Solving & Teamwork Skills
Math, Science, and Tech Skills
CAD with Autodesk Inventor
Collaborative & Industry Related Projects
Engineering Design Process

Benefits for a Company or Corporation:

Increase name recognition for your company’s community involvement
A cost effective means of completing a special project that your current staff is too busy to tackle
A fresh perspective on problems with current industry knowledge
An opportunity to provide students with "real-world" experience to complement their academic preparation
Influences next gen STEM professionals to consider your brand
Give your employees a greater sense of purpose
Public relations benefit
Gain insights to the thought patterns of the next generation
Use of the WCPSS Career Academy brand for recruitment
Giving back to Minority communities

Basic Internship Requirements

Pre-Internship

Conference with Internship Coordinator
Submit all required pre-internship signed documents

During the Internship

Complete workplace orientation and learning objectives
Complete at least 10 journal entries
Internship Coordinator will complete a site visit

Post-Internship

Complete and present electronic summary of experience (PowerPoint, Prezi, Animoto, Video)
Completed student and supervisor’s evaluation