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Sample Document: Internship Orientation Checklist

Stephanie Boss and Melissa Thacker

Topics Items Non-Compliant  In Compliance
Welcome and Introduction
  • Company Philosophy
  • Goals and Purpose
  • Other
Tour of Workplace
  • Tour of workplace
  • Overview of the company safety plan
  • Introduction to co-workers
  • Other
Tour of Employment Facilities
  • Rest rooms
  • Lunch room
  • Where to store personal belongings
  • Other
About the Company
  • Discuss company organizational structure
  • Review type of business, products, services
  • Overview of who the customers are
  • Other
Internship Procedures
  • Explanation of work schedule
  • Review of dress and conduct code
  • Review of hours, breaks and lunch policies
  • Location of time clock or sign-in sheet
  • Attendance requirements
  • Procedures for calling in when absent
  • Relationship to working with other departments or co-workers
  • Cell phone use
  • Other
Internship Specifics
  • How to use the phones and office equipment
  • Supplies, paper, pens
  • Work-Based Learning Plan
  • Evaluation process
  • Practicum requirements and timeline
  • Other
Safety Training
  • Safety plan
  • Special hazards
  • Accident prevention
  • Location of emergency supplies
  • Other
Supervisor Expectations
  • Dress code including clothing, hair and jewelry
  • Work performance including productivity and work habits
  • Company culture
  • Other
Materials
  • Copy of personnel/employee handbook
  • Organizational chart
  • Telephone directory
  • Security procedures
  • Other