SCHOOL NAME: ___________________________________________________
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Summer Youth Internship Program
Internship Provider, Instructional Supervisor, Student and Parent Responsibilities
Internship programs are planned to develop students academically, economically and socially. There are responsibilities to the school, to the
community and to the business sponsors that must be considered when accepting students into these programs.
Internship Provider Responsibilities
The internship provider agrees to place the student intern in his/her business organization, including remotely, for the purpose of providing workplace
readiness experience. The internship will be under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. The work will be performed under safe and hazard free
conditions. The student will receive the same consideration given to employees with regard to safety, health, general working conditions, and other
policies and procedures of the business. This includes but is not limited to all local, state and federal guidelines that related to working conditions in
light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The internship provider will adhere to all state and federal policies related to nondiscrimination in employment and
educational programs or activities with regards to race, gender, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, political beliefs, marital status, age, sexual
orientation, social and family background, linguistic preferences or disabilities. All Federal and Florida Child Labor Laws must be adhered to and are
available for review in the Student and Employer Handbook or at www.myfloridalicense.com. I understand that the required dates of
attendance will take place during the approved SYIP 2021 term and that NO vacation is allowed during this time frame. The internship provider
agrees to adopt a background screening process that is consistent with M-DCPS guidelines at a minimum on the person(s) who will be supervising
the student. The internship provider understands and agrees that it is subject to all applicable federal and Florida laws and School Board
policies relating to the confidentiality of student records. Time sheets are a legal document and any falsification will be considered fraud.
The Student agrees to comply with all requirements found in the Student Internship Handbook:
1. Adhere to rules and regulations of the business and act in an ethical matter;
2. Provide his/her own transportation to place of internship;
3. Inform the internship provider and the instructional supervisor in the event of illness or emergency that prevents attendance;
4. If attending the internship in-person, comply with all state and federal guidelines on social distancing, proper hygiene, and illness prevention, including by
wearing a facial covering when appropriate;
5. Be in attendance (no more than 2 unexcused absences) and punctual on the job and for all specified meetings, including those conducted remotely;
6. Not voluntarily quit/resign a job without previous authorization from the internship provider and the instructional supervisor; and
7. Understand that M-DCPS is the recognized authority for making any adjustments or changes in the internship program. This principle applies regardless
of whether or not the student obtained his/her own internship position.
The Internship Supervisor agrees to:
1. Hold a minimum of two conferences with the internship provider to discuss the student’s progress;
2. Communicate with internship provider to resolve any interference that may occur between the internship program and the company’s policies;
3. If supervising the internship in-person, comply with all state and federal guidelines on social distancing, proper hygiene, and illness prevention, including
by wearing a facial covering when appropriate;
4. Counsel the student about the work-based learning experience.
The Parent (Guardian) agrees to:
1. Ensure that their child follows internship provider/school expectations of the program;
2. Support the policy of requiring the student to complete the length of the internship program. Internship providers should not be put in a position of having
to accommodate the vacation schedule of their intern’s family.
3. Understand that the student is responsible for his/her own transportation;
4. Understand that Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), CareerSource South Florida, The Children’s Trust and/or the
Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. will not be held liable in case of accident/injury on the way to and from internship. Student must obtain M-
DCPS Student Accident Insurance to be eligible for the program.
5. Release Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), CareerSource South Florida, The Children’s Trust and/or the Foundation for
New Education Initiatives, Inc. from any and all claims arising out my child’s participation in the program.
6. Allow Miami-Dade County Public Schools to share my child’s relevant educational records with Miami-Dade County; CareerSource South Florida; EdFed –
The Educational Federal Credit Union; The Children’s Trust; and/or the Foundation for New Educational Initiatives, Inc. in accordance with the program
requirements.
We, the undersigned, agree that we have read and understand the purpose and intent of the Internship Program Responsibilities.
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Student Name (print) Student Signature Date
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Parent Name (print) Parent Signature Date
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Internship Supervisor (Print) Internship Supervisor Signature Date
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Internship Provider Supervisor (Print) Internship Provider Supervisor Signature Date
Lupe Ferran Diaz, Ph.D., Executive Director______ _________________________________ _______________________
Department of Career and Technical Education Signature Date
The School Board Attorney’s Office approved this agreement as to form and legal sufficiency.
Copy with original signatures will be collected DURING the internship. Must be signed by all parties.
Do not fill out this form. Sample only
will be give out to students after the
internship begins.