FACES Internship Basics
What day should ALL students attend their internship?
Every Wednesday (Unless it is a holiday or canceled)
What are some examples of Smart Casual attire?
Tops: Button-down shirts, polo shirts, blouses, or fine-knit sweaters.
Bottoms: Tailored trousers or clean dark-wash jeans with no rips.
Between 9:15 am and 9:30 am
What is Professionalism?
Having a combination of characteristics, such as good judgment, polite behavior, be a dependable and respectful individual in formal settings.
What time should students be at school every Wednesday to attend their internship?
Students should be at school between 8:30am - 8:40am
What are some examples of inappropriate shoes for an internship?
No Slippers (Ex: Crocs, Birks, Uggs)
No Open-Toe Shoes
When are students allowed to use their phones during an internship?
NEVER & not respectful to mentors
(Unless you need to contact your mentor, FACES staff, teachers, or family in an emergency)
Why do you need a Student Bio & Headshot for your internship?
This allows your mentors to get a glimpse of who you are as a person and how they can best support you.
It is also a way to showcase professionalism!
What should you do if you have an emergency and can’t make it to your internship?
Notify your FACES Program Coordinator as soon as possible by phone or text
Notify your internship site by phone
True or False:
Wearing ripped Jeans, Pajamas, see-through leggings, or sweats is sometimes appropriate attire for internship.
This is FALSE
Wearing ripped Jeans, Pajamas, see-through leggings, or sweats is NEVER appropriate attire for an internship.
How should students stay engaged and aware during an internship?
Put your phone away during the internship
Save your conversations (texting, calling) for later
If there's an emergency, ask to be excused and step away
What should you add to your student bio?
Name
School
Grade level
Your Future Career Aspirations
Why you are interested in the internship or what you hope to learn
Fun or interesting fact
If you speak an additional language (example: Spanish)
120 words minimum
What is your Program Coordinator's (Rachelle) email?
Rachelle's email is rbanares@phi.org
What are some examples of appropriate shoes to wear to internship?
Closed-toe shoes such as Loafers, leather boots, or sneakers
How should students protect patients' privacy during an internship?
Follow HIPAA guidelines
Respect people’s privacy
Don’t post patients or staff on social media unless you have permission from the organization
What should you do if you have an EXISTING scheduling conflict on a Wednesday?
Notify your FACES Program Coordinator at least 2 weeks in advance by email
Notify your internship site at least 2 weeks in advance
What is your Program Coordinator's (Rachelle) phone number?
Rachelle's phone number: (510) 707 – 1681
This specific style of jeans—free of rips, holes, or fading—is frequently allowed in business casual settings
What are dark-wash jeans?
What does HIPAA stands for?
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What time does your program coordinator (Rachelle) prefer to be texted or called?
Rachelle's Texting Hours: 7:00 am – 5:30 pm