EDGC Internship Planner - Summary
Student Preparation Timeline for EDGC 398 Winter and Summer Internship
TABLE - WINTER Internship Prep Timeline
TABLE - SUMMER Internship Prep Timeline
INFOGRAPHIC - WINTER and SUMMER Internship Prep Timeline
Summary of Steps for Planning and Securing the Internship
- to discuss curated internship opportunities and your intereststo focus your search.
- U2 students attend the Internship Info Session during EDGC 299 in early September.
- Attendthe annual in early October.
- Register for the EDGC 398 - Internship course during the Winter or Summer course registration periods.
- Use the Planning Your Internship Worksheetto organize your search and have quick access to tools, databases, job search trackers, etc.
- Use the ISA Internship Leads Database to access up-to-date contact info for public and non-profit organizations that have relationships with McGill.
- Refer to theIntro Email Template to Employersto help you write your intro email to prospective Host Organizations
- Share the Employer Flyer - B.A.(Education) in your intro emails to provide context about the program andemployer benefits & expectations
- Use the Job Search Tracker to document your progress.
- Use the Internship Design Form for each placement prospect to design your internship experience and ensure it meets the criteria mentioned in the above section.
- Once you have found your internship placement, complete and submit the Internship Proposal Form for approval from the ISA Office. Allow 3- 5 working days for a response from the Internships Administrator.
- International Students who expect to work in Canada should apply for their Co-op/Work Permit at least 4-6 months before your proposed internship start date.B.A.(Education) studentsreceive information about Co-op/Work Permits upon admission andreceive a attestation letter from ISA Office.
- Once your Internship Proposal is approved, work with your internship Site Supervisor to complete and sign the Internship Agreement & Learning Plan. Submit the signed document to the B.A.(Education) Internships Administrator latest two weeks after your internship start date.If Internship proposal is not approved, student should book an appointment with the Internships Administrator to discuss which internship criteria was not met and how this can be resolved.
- Check your McGill email for the Internship Pulse Check bulletins and the In Context B.A.(Education) newsletter for updates, reminders and internship tips.
- Complete thePreparing For Your Internshipcourse on myCourses and attend (remote or in-person) the Intern Positionality training.
- During your 150 hour internship, check myCourses to access the EDGC 398 Reflection Journals which help you make meaning out of your internship experience.
- Fill out and submit the Student Reflection and Self-AssessmentForm by the last day of your internship
- Ensure your Site Supervisor completes and submits the Employer Student Assessment Form by the last day of your internship and latest before the grading deadline (i.e. third week of April and August).
- Submit internship photos,videos of your internship experience, and any signed consent formsto the Internships Administrator (internships.edgc [at] mcgill.ca)