Professional Pathways Program

February – Applications Open

April – Internship Sites interview candidates

May – Internship Sites finalize offers, students attend required Kick-Off Event and move into housing

June – Students begin internships if they have not already

August – Students and Supervisors attend Certificate Dinner, students submit final assignments to course

• After acceptance to the program, students must be enrolled in INT1010 Independent Internship and complete all assignments.

The Employer Engagement team works closely with Employer Partners to coordinate local, nonprofits for students to intern at.

Our students have had the invaluable opportunity to intern with five remarkable Boston based non-profit organizations: Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), Catholic Charities, Fenway Community Center, and Sociedad Latina.

These organizations have provided our students with hands-on experience and a deeper understanding of the critical work being done to support our Boston community.

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD)

ABCD’s network of neighborhood offices are the first point of contact for many individuals and families in need of critical services.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist staff in the daily operations of the neighborhood program
• Assist with the client intake process, i.e. filling out applications, answering client inquiries and providing information about ABCD services
• Provide front desk and phone coverage
• Conduct research of other referral agencies and community resources
• Perform data entry into the ClientTrack system
• Assist with food pantry operations, and assist with classroom facilitation for our summer youth programs

Locations:

• Central Office at 178 Tremont Street
• Parker Hill/Fenway location at 714 Parker Street

AIDS Action Committee (Youth on Fire)

The Youth On Fire drop-in center was established in the fall of 2000 to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for homeless and street-involved youth. YOF is open five days a week and serves young people between the ages of 14 and 24.

Often the behaviors necessary to survive on the streets put these youth at a higher risk for contracting HIV. YOF serves the physical and mental needs of these youth.

Responsibilities include:

• Engage homeless youth through relationship-building, maintaining professional boundaries and allows members to receive help in self-stated goals
• Assist in maintaining and creating a safe space through response to member needs, center organization, and tasks assigned by case managers
• Learn and understand YOF systems for referrals, data, education and harm reduction, and how the latter coincides with the services that Youth On Fire provides to the homeless youth community.

The intern will be trained in: Harm Reduction 101, Trauma-informed services, HIV/AIDS, STIs 101, Overdose Prevention and Narcan Administration

Catholic Charities – St. Ambrose Family Shelter

The St. Ambrose Family Shelter was established in 1989 and has grown over the years from a 10-family shelter to a 19-family shelter that includes an extensive Stabilization and Outreach Program.

The shelter provides food and shelter for all families during their stay, along with basic needs and cooking, dining and laundry tools. Clothing, PPE, and other personal needs are provided on an individual need basis.

We receive food donations on a consistent basis and do our best to get the donations out to the community as quickly as possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct care work such as answering the phone, taking messages, and checking families in and out
• Helping with food donations, volunteer service days, and whatever else is needed on that day
• Any service days that are scheduled will likely revolve around the community giving garden
• Employee garden days to keep the garden maintained
• Other miscellaneous duties may include setting up rooms for new families, grocery shopping, and donation pick up/drop offs

The best fit for this position would be someone who is flexible as tasks change daily and willing to work as a member of a team.

Fenway Community Center

The Fenway Community Center is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to serve as a gathering place to share information, deliver programs, and provide services that enrich the lives of all Fenway residents.

We provide programming for all ages in arts, wellness, enrichment, and civic engagement. We are looking for a professional that is both organized and flexible.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations and administration of current and new programs under the direct supervision of the Executive Director
• Assist in program/event development, outreach, and execution
• Outreach and promote Fenway Community Center and its programs in the community (create and post flyers, assist with social media, attend neighborhood events, etc.)
• Collect and compile data into non-profit data management software
• Office administration and organization (including ordering supplies, making copies, completing invoices, etc.)

Given our small staff size, the intern will have the opportunity to work closely with all staff and experience all aspects of running a successful non-profit.

Sociedad Latina

Since 1968, Sociedad Latina has been working in partnership with Latin youth and families to end the cycle of poverty, inequality to access of health services, and lack of educational and professional opportunities in our community. 

We introduce innovative solutions to the most critical problems facing young Latinas today. Our approach celebrates our diverse Latina heritages and enables young people to forge identities with deep roots in Latin culture.

Our model supports positive creative youth development from ages 11 to 21, empowering a community that values young people and enables them to be leaders in their neighborhoods.

A typical day begins with three hours of academic instruction in the morning and three hours of enrichment in the afternoon

Tiered instructional support is provided by certified ESL/SEL teachers, with students grouped by ELD level within grade ranges (e.g. grades 9-10, 10-11, etc.) Our morning academic sessions, which align with Boston After School & Beyond’s ACT Framework, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Project-Based Learning Standards, cover College & Career Readiness units.

In the afternoon, youth participate in enrichment clubs with Sociedad Latina’s youth development staff and trained consultants. Our enrichment clubs include sexual health education, music mastery, entrepreneurship and STEM exploration. Each program will combine arts and activism (“artivism”) to address a social justice issue in the community and develop creative problem solving towards these issues.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

A program application must be completed to be considered for the program.

A cover letter and resume are required to be uploaded as part of the program application (see button below).

NOTE: Students please be aware that your resume and cover letter will be shared with each employer, so you may not want to tailor to one but instead focus on the skills and experiences that match the sites you’re most interested in.

Internship sites will directly interview candidates and select interns.

Summer 2024 Applications are closed

Students in the program are required to enroll in INT1010 Independent Internship (at no cost) regardless of whether they are also enrolled in a department internship course.

Within the course students will:

• Track and summarize their hours and tasks each week
• Complete pre & post surveys measuring career readiness skills
• Complete modules over the summer months that cover various professional topics

Learning Goals + Outcomes:

Through the Professional Pathways Program and course, students will develop and strengthen essential professional development skills and explore various career pathways within organizations. By the end of this class, students will have a greater understanding of how to conduct informational interviews, craft effective elevator pitches, and leverage LinkedIn for networking. Through engagement with industry professionals and reflective assignments, students will leave this program and class with an understanding of broader career options, enhanced professionalism skills, and how to make informed decisions within their own career development.

By the end of this class, students will…

• understand what various professional pathways are within organizations, including roles, responsibilities, and career trajectories, broadening their potential career opportunities.
• understand what an informational interview is, how to conduct informational interviews, identify appropriate contacts, formulate insightful questions and reflection on information gained from interviews.
• know how to develop a polished elevator pitch that effectively communicates their professional background, skills, and career aspirations to potential employers or networking contacts.
• understand how to create a strong professional LinkedIn profile, that showcases their experiences and effectively utilize features to expand their professional network and opportunities.

COURSE STRUCTURE
This is an online course, with all course materials and assignments posted online. Start and end dates for the program as well as your exact schedule for the summer should be worked out with your direct Supervisor, but generally it should begin late May/early June to mid-August for approximately 12-20 hours per week.

GRADING
This is a pass/fail course. Students MUST COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS in order to pass the class. Assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the assignment due date. Students unable to complete an assignment by the assigned due date must contact the instructor directly.

Can this count as the internship I need to graduate/for my major requirement?

Please speak with your department, each major has different requirements. If the instructor for your planned internship course approves you may be able to use this internship as your fulfillment for your academic requirement.

May I keep my car on campus or park on campus over the summer?

At this time parking is not part of the Professional Pathways Program and is extremely limited in the summer months. Please make arrangements for the summer months. Any requests for parking should be directed to studentparking@emmanuel.edu.

What are the beginning and end dates of the internship?

This should be worked out with your direct Supervisor, but generally it should begin late May/early June to mid-August.

What are the beginning/end dates for my stay over the summer at Emmanuel?

Summer housing is offered May 27th – August 10th. Transitional housing is not part of the Professional Pathways Program (housing between the regular semesters and the summer term. Any requests for transitional housing should be directed to Andy Anderson andersona4@emmanuel.edu.

What are the hours over the summer per day/week?

Approximately 20 hours per week. Your exact schedule should be worked out with your direct Supervisor.

When will I receive the $1,500 stipend?

Payroll will coordinate with you on direct deposit or a check. Payout dates for the stipend usually take place in mid June ($750) and mid August ($750). The full payment of the stipend is based on completion of the program including on site and course participation.

When will I receive the grocery gift card?

Grocery gift cards will be distributed at the Kick-off Event in late May.

Both the student intern and the internship supervisor must sign the Learning Agreement Form below.

This form is designed to formalize the internship arrangement between a student and the host organization.

It includes sections for both student and site information such as:

• Details about the internship
• Internship title
• Student schedule
• Total hours per week
• Start and end dates
• Job description

The agreement outlines the Learning Goals + Outcomes the student aims to achieve through the internship, specifying the activities that will help reach these goals.

By checking off the agreement, the student agrees to performing their duties to the best of their ability and adhering to the organization’s rules and schedule.

By checking off the agreement, the supervisor agrees to provide a conducive learning environment, communicate with the student about their performance, and complete an evaluation of the student’s work.