Apprenticeships, Internships, Gap Year

What comes to mind when you hear the word "apprenticeship" or “internship”?

On average, what percent of students intern sometime during the duration of their academic career?

• Under 20%

• Between 21% and 45%

• Between 46% and 60%

• Between 61% and 75%

Some opportunities for apprenticeships include carpenters, electricians, machinists, and plumbers. Some opportunities for internships include insurance underwriting, operations technology, analytics and research. Of those jobs listed, what do you think the difference between apprenticeships and internships is?

Based on the infographic, why would people be interested in either an apprenticeship or internship?

List one reason as to why a recent high school graduate would take a gap year after graduation?

Would you ever consider taking a gap year after graduating high school?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

If you could take a year off after high school (“gap year”), what are some ideas on how you could use that time?