Montgomery County Public Schools
Application for the 2012–2013
TeamWorks Copier Service
Student Internship Program
Program Description
The Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Editorial, Graphics and Publishing Services (EGPS) and
the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (DCI) are supporting a full–year, local internship for students.
The goal of this program (TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship) is to provide the students with
relevant skills, knowledge, and experience in the daily operations of a multi–million dollar light industrial
services operation. Highly-motivated students can study and practice professional technical support for
high–speed copier equipment operations and practice basic business plan development. Students will work
with the TeamWorks manager, and school–based internship coordinator.
The program requires a summer paid six–week internship and a single–period year–long internship for
school credit.
Program Entrance Requirements
The student must:
 Be either an MCPS junior or senior by September 2012.
 Have maintained a GPA of 2.5
 Have fully completed the application by the May 18, 2012 deadline to be considered for acceptance into
the TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship program. Completing the application by the deadline
does not guarantee program entrance.
 Be willing to provide appropriate documentation required by MCPS that includes a social security
number and a work permit. For more information, contact the program internship coordinator.
 Have transportation to the summer six–week internship at the Lincoln Center, 660 North Stonestreet
Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850 and at the home school.
 Commit to a paid summer internship, July 16 - August 24, 2012. Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,
and a single–period year–long internship.
Program Completion Requirements
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Participation in the program requires regular attendance during scheduled work hours.
Participation in the program requires students to enroll in a work/study internship class period for the
entire school within their school facility with the internship coordinator. During that time, students are
expected to:
(1) Practice their technical operations skills and customer-service abilities as they assist school staff with
copier equipment operations.
(2) Attend all class meetings and complete all assignments with the internship coordinatoir.
(3) Fulfill the four projects associated with the Teamworks program, which are:
 College/Career Essay
 Personal/Professional Logo
 Resume
 Letter of Reference
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In addition, interns are required to maintain a weekly Work/Study Log for the entire year. It is to include
examples of professional interactions they’ve had with customers (school staff members), problem-solving
actions taken with technical problems, and overall lessons learned.
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The TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship is a credit-bearing course in which students receive
a letter grade on their transcripts. Failure to comply with 50% of the program will result in a grade of “E”
for the quarter on the student transcript and removal from the program.
Interns are responsible for their own transportation to and from the summer internship site.
Transportation difficulties that result in time lost at the site may affect the grade for the course.
The application deadline to be considered for
the 2012-13 TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship program is May 18, 2012
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Application Process
1. Application Form: Complete the student application. Make sure all items are completed and clearly,
legibly printed. Since TDS will correspond by e-mail, applicants must provide a valid e-mail address.
2. Recommendations: Provide the names, signatures, and e-mail addresses of a current MCPS teacher,
internship coordinator, and one counselor to contact for a recommendation.
3. Transcript: Include a copy of your unofficial transcript from the registrar.
4. Personal Essay: Describe your interests and goals related to life after high school.
5. Resume: Provide a resume that lists your activities and credentials. Information about how to write a
resume is available from www.MontgomeryYouthWorks.com.
6. Checklist: All applicants and their parents/guardians must complete the following checklist:
TeamWorks Copier Service 2012–2013 Application Checklist
Review the TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship program description (page 1).
Review the TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship entrance and completion
requirements (page 1).
Attach a copy of the school transcript.
Complete the TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship program application.
Attach a copy of personal essay.
Attach a copy of the resume.
7. Mail: Forward this application packet with a copy of your school transcript to:
MCPS Career and Postsecondary Partnerships
attention: M. Lipson, room 257-C
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
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Program Application
8. Please print all information requested on this application form. The student, parent/guardian, and school
counselor must sign and date this application in order for the application to be processed. Forward your
completed application packet by May 18, 2012 to:
MCPS Career and Postsecondary Partnerships
attention: M. Lipson, room 257-C
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
*Appointment is contingent upon verification of eligibility to be employed in the United States and meeting all other
program entrance requirements. Applying to this program does not guarantee placement.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
MI
Current High School: _________________________________ Counselor: ____________________________
Student ID Number: _______________ Date of Birth: ________________ Current Grade: Circle one 10
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Social Security Number: ____________________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
Home Telephone: ____________________________ Cellular Phone: _______________________________
E-mail Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Parent /Guardian’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Work Phone: ________________________________________
Parent E-mail: ______________________________________________
MCPS Teacher Recommendation
Directions: Use the table below to provide contact information for each recommendation. Please notify the the
instructors that they will be contacted for a recommendation.
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Course(s)
Print name
Signature
E-mail
Internship Coordinator Recommendation
Print name
Signature
E-mail
I have reviewed and provided all documents required for consideration for entrance in the TeamWorks Copier
Service Student Internship program.
Student’s Signature:
Date: _______________
I have reviewed the application requirements. To the best of my knowledge, my son/daughter can
independently participate and function while in either the classroom or internship setting for the duration of the
TeamWorks Copier Service Student Internship program. Transportation will be provided to the summer six–
week internship at the Lincoln Center and at his/her home school.
Parent’s/Guardian's Signature:
Date: _______________
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
9. Counselor - Please review the completed application packet, sign below, and submit it to MCPS Career
and Postsecondary Partnerships
attention: M. Lipson, room 257-C
850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Counselor Signature:
Date:
School Coordinator/Resource Teacher for Information Technology Signature:
Date:
Principal Signature:
Date:
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For questions, please contact [email protected]
The Montgomery County Public Schools prohibits illegal discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age,
marital status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, physical characteristics, or disability. Inquiries or complaints regarding
discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity and sexual harassment should be directed to the MCPS Compliance Officer,
Office of the Deputy Superintendent, 850 Hungerford Drive, Room 129, Rockville, Maryland 20850, at 301-279-3126.
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