Intern Survey

As you finish the Summer Enrichment Internship Program, complete the following survey to document your experiences and share your insights with the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) College and Career Readiness Bureau, as we work to support and improve internship opportunities for students in New Mexico now and in the future.

(Personal information is protected by law and will not be shared. The intern demographic information you provide will be combined anonymously to help us understand and improve equitable services and outcomes for all students.)

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* 1. Program Operator:
 Click on the arrows in the box to see and select your Program Operator from the list of participating Counties, Tribes, and Nonprofits.

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* 2. Internship Site(s):
 In the box below, type the name(s) of the business, organization, or department(s) you worked with during your internship.

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* 3. Hours:
How many total internship hours will you complete by the end of your internship this summer?

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* 4. Impact:
Was the internship program beneficial, valuable, or helpful for you? Check yes or no for each.

YES NO
beneficial
valuable
helpful

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* 5. Experience: 
Were any of the internship experiences listed below helpful or beneficial to you?

  YES NO
Being part of a team
Gaining work experience
Getting paid
Time with a mentor

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* 6. Challenges:
What was challenging for you during your internship? Check all that apply.

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* 7. Outcomes: 
Based on your internship experience, check yes or no for each possible outcome.

  YES NO
More prepared to succeed in school
More prepared to succeed in a job
More confident at work
More confident communicating with others
More confident in an interview
More interested in higher education
More connected to my community
More positive about my future

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* 8. Employability Skills - Part 1:
The following questions ask about important skills and abilities in the workplace based on the “CTE Readiness for All Careers” list of employability skills identified by the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE).

How did your internship experience impact your employability skills?

  IMPROVED Did NOT Improve
Work Ethic / Professionalism
Teamwork / Collaboration
Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
Written Communications
Oral Communication

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* 9. Employability Skills - Part 2:

How did your internship experience  impact your employability skills?

  IMPROVED Did NOT Improve
Ethic / Social Responsibility
Information Technology Applications / Digital Skills
Learning / Self Direction
Organizational Skills
Creativity / Innovation
Leadership

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* 10. Technology: What technology did you use during your internship program?

  Yes No
Computer
Laptop
Tablet
Smartphone
Digital Photos
Video
Microphone
Projector
Scanner/Copier
Slide Deck Presentation or Powerpoint
Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime
Coding
Networking
Tech Repair
Tools/Equipment

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* 11. Digital Skills: Please rate how confident you are in doing the following activities on the Internet

  Not confident Slightly confident Very confident Not applicable
Sending and receiving emails?
Using social media?
Participating in online video, voice, or conference calls (such as Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime)
Operating a small (home-based) business?
Working remotely and telecommuting?
Searching for a job online?
Taking classes or participating in online job training?
Accessing medical services or resources?
Accessing governmental services (such as DMV, benefit enrollment, etc)?
Shopping, making travel arrangements, or using other online consumer services?
Accessing online financial services such as banking or paying bills?

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* 12. Career Statements: 
Choose yes or no for each statement below.

  YES NO
The internship experience helped me think about what I want to do for my career.
I confirmed, changed, or expanded my career interests due the internship experience.
I learned about new or different career options during my internship.

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* 13. Career Exposure: 
How many different types of jobs or occupations were you exposed to during the internship program?

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* 14. Career Clusters:
What career clusters would you like to learn more about or seem interesting to you? Check all that apply.

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* 15. College: 
Are you considering going to college?

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* 16. Future Intern:
Would you consider participating in an internship or apprenticeship in the future?

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* 17. Projects: 
Briefly describe one of the projects or tasks you worked on during your internship.

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* 18. Personal Discoveries: 
Share one thing you learned about YOURSELF from the summer internship experience.

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* 19. Life Discoveries:
Share one thing you learned about LIFE from the summer internship experience.

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* 20. After Internship: 
After this internship experience, what do you want to learn more about?

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* 21. Employment: 
After this internship, are you moving into a paid job?

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* 22. Career and College Readiness:
What college and career readiness activities could be helpful to you? Check all that apply.

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* 23. College and Career Exploration: 
How do you and your friends learn about college and career options? What other activities or support could strengthen your college and career readiness? Please share any recommendations, preferences, or ideas:

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* 24. Grade Level:
What grade level did you just complete in the school year that just ended?

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* 25. School:
What school did you attend in the school year that just ended? Enter the school name.

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* 26. Age:
What is your age? Click on the arrows inside the box to see and select your age from the list in the dropdown menu.

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* 27. Gender:
What is your gender?

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* 28. Race:
Which of the following categories would you use to best describe yourself?

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* 29. Languages:
Are any languages other than English spoken in your home?

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* 30. Additional Languages:
Check the language(s) spoken in your home.

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* 31. First Name:
Enter your first name.

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* 32. Last Name:
Enter your last name.

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* 33. Birthday:
Enter your birthday including month, day, year (MM/DD/YEAR).

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* 34. City: 
Enter the name of the city where you live or closest town.

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* 35. Zip Code: 
Enter your zip code.

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* 36. Email: 
Enter your email address.

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* 37. Recommendations: 
If you have any ideas or recommendations that could make internship experiences better for future students, share them here.

Thank you for filling out this survey to document your summer internship experience for the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) College and Career Readiness Bureau and New Mexico Workforce Solutions created by the CommUNITY Learning Network.

To learn more about the statewide Summer Enrichment Internship Program for students in New Mexico, contact: Marc Duske, Special Projects Manager Phone: 505‐490‐7804  Email: Marc.Duske@state.nm.us
To learn more about College and Career Readiness visit
https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/college-career-readiness

Details on the Summer Enrichment Internship Program are available online at www.nminterns.com. To submit your photos, videos, stories, posters, flyers, blog posts, social media, or updates for possible inclusion on the www.nminterns.com website, email info@nminterns.com.

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