Participants' Responsibilities
The Extern agrees to:
- complete the Externship with the express purpose of accomplishing the established objectives;
- keep a journal of the workplace experience and submit a copy to the Facilitator;
- submit an Implementation Plan based on the workplace experience using the provided outline as a guide;
- complete an Evaluation of the experience and submit all paperwork
- participate in a celebration event in September to spotlight the Externship experiences;
- allow his/her name to be used in public relations for the UVBEP;
- share the workplace experience with his/her faculty, staff, administration and school board; and
- complete a survey during the school year to assess the impact of the Externship experience.
The Workplace Partner agrees to:
- provide a workplace experience for the Extern as agreed upon with the express purpose of accomplishing the objectives stated on the front of this agreement;
- assign a workplace mentor for the Extern during the entire Externship period;
- make every effort to provide an enriching experience that allows the Extern to bring back to his/her academic subject area some contextual learning experiences for their students and an increased awareness of employer/employee needs in the present day workforce;
- assist in the development of the Implementation Plan as requested;
- allow their names to be used in public relations for the UVBEP;
- complete an Evaluation of the Externship experience;
- participate in a celebration event in September to spotlight the Externship experiences; and
- reimburse the UVBEP for the Extern's stipend
The UVBEP agrees to:
- provide a Facilitator to oversee the Externship experience;
- reimburse the Extern's school payroll office for the stipend (plus applicable taxes, contributions, etc.) upon completion of the Extern Responsibilities.
- serve as the contact person should any questions or problems arise;
- make one on-site visit during the Externship;
- organize the celebration event and other PR events associated with the Externships;
- assist with the Implementation Plan, as requested;
- distribute to and collect from the Extern and Workplace Partner, all necessary forms;
- submit a stipend request to the Extern's school payroll office; and
- conduct the assessment survey during the following school year.
The Extern's School Administrator agrees to:
- support the Extern's stated objectives; and
- schedule time for the Extern to present his/her Externship experience at staff and/or school board meetings.
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