Internship Program:
The Internship program is primarily a one semester (two with special permission and second career option) , 2 credit Honors program designed for individuals pursuing a career that requires 4 years plus, post high school graduate education. There is a weekly seminar during enrichment hour where students receive assignments and discuss issues. Students will develop a portfolio and maintain weekly journals and reflective writings.

Work Experience Program:
Currently, the Work Experience Program services ALL students interested in a junior or senior year experience that support their in school academic preparation for the world of work. The junior year work experience program MAY be an all year program (2 credits) or second half year program (1 credit) The flexibility in the junior year is due to the fact that it is NOT a completer program at this level. Students MUST participate in a weekly seminar (enrichment hour) to receive assignments, discuss issues and record hours. Students UNDER the age of 16 must work volunteer (until their 16th birthday) for credit due to county requirement and insurance.

Requirements:
1. Seniors in the Work Experience Program MUST be a part of the STC COMPLETER PROGRAM. This is a FOUR CREDIT experience-one credit in school standard course-Occupational Preparation Instruction AND 3 credit ALL YEAR Work Experience in the community. Successful completion of this program will earn the student the completer status necessary for graduation OR provide the student with the Career and Technology or Academic completer, a SECOND completer AND REAL LIFE experience to take into life or college post high school.

2. All students interested in any School to Career program MUST complete an application-guidance or STC office, contact the teacher/coordinator and set up a home visit conference in order to be considered for ANY program. The coordinators discuss the Career Options, appropriate placements, and complete ALL documents related to safety and liability necessary for out of school placement of students in an academic/work site BCPS program. This also includes a written statement related to the student's purpose for entering the program AND a resume.

Services Provided:
The School to Career department also coordinates the Career Shadow Days (October and February) for the entire school. This is a "snapshot" experience for students to examine areas of career interest before investing time, energy and college/post high school dollars in pursuit of a career. A student may participate FOUR times in their high school career at Hereford. Student MUST apply, provide evidence of insurance (off-site liability) and the coordinators contact mentor sites for approval. The day missed from school does not count against attendance AND the student may choose to earn student service credit hours. There is a packet that the student must complete for verification of attendance and participation.

The School to Career department (coordination and implementation) and English department (resume, cover letter, transcript) provide the required Senior Interview experiences (one in the fall and one in the spring) for all seniors at Hereford High School. The coordinators conduct information and preparation sessions for the seniors and organize according to student interest a one-on-one interview with a business partner. Students are required to develop their resume, a cover letter, be prepared to discuss their transcript and related experiences that support their interest. The students are also to "dress for success" in this experience.

The Maryland Business Round Table:
The Maryland Business Round Table is an experience that touches students in the ninth grade science classes. The School to Career coordinator connects businesses in the community to the school by providing presentations to the students in the science classes regarding career preparation and career choice.