Internship Students Gain Experience in the Workplace Through Job Shadows and Guest Speakers

Internship Students Gain Experience in the Workplace Through Job Shadows and Guest Speakers

     The Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center is making a focused effort to emphasize the importance of workplace readiness among high school students. In response to industry feedback about desired skills in new employees, the Tech Center has undertaken a workplace simulation initiative this school year.

     To help expose students to conditions similar to those found in the workplace, students are being graded on the following aspects of Professionalism in their classrooms: Time-Management, Respect, Achievement, Preparedness, and Personal Accountability. They are also being asked to submit Leave Request Forms for excused absences, and are receiving Quarterly Performance Evaluations that identify their strengths and weaknesses, and a plan for improvement where needed.  

     In Tech Center Instructor Kim Hart’s Internship class, students are learning about the workplace directly from working professionals who have spent years in their chosen career field. In September, Daltan Jones, a Manila High Senior, job shadowed Arkansas Game and Fish Officer Howard (Bubba) Norvell. Mr. Norvell took Daltan Jones to the Game and Fish Office in Jonesboro, AR, where he met other officers that had gathered for their annual CPR re-certification. Daltan Jones said the experience gave him a better understanding of the job responsibilities of our wild life officers. 

     Mrs. Hart’s students have also heard from two guest speakers. In August, Mississippi County Farm Family of the Year recipient Greg Hart spoke with Internship students about evolution in farming, and how advances in technology have changed the farming process. In September, Mrs. Debbie Stubblefield spoke with Internship students about careers in the medical profession. Mrs. Stubblefield has over thirty years experience in nursing and was able to inform students on the pros and cons of the career and share some of her real-life experiences with the students.

     Other initiatives that are in progress at the Tech Center include offering all students the opportunity to earn Career Readiness Certificate and Job Shadow opportunities in their field of study.

For more information on the ANC Technical Center, please contact Assistant Director Michelle Bennett at mbennett@smail.anc.edu or 870-780-1200. 

Manila senior Daltan Jones with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Officer Howard "Bubba" Norvell.

Greg Hart, Mississippi County Farm Family of the Year recipient (left) and Debbie Stubblefield, ANC Technical Center Medical Professions Instructor (right) speaking with Mrs. Hart's Internship class.

TECHNICAL CENTER
P.O. Box 36
Burdette, AR 72321
Michelle Bennett, Assistant Director
mbennett@smail.anc.edu
870-780-1200