ISM students, will:- Identify and research a career field that inspires them
- Develop professional communication and presentation skills
- Learn directly from experts through interviews and shadowing
- Build confidence, knowledge, and purpose for their post-secondary path
Mentors, serve as:- Experts and guides, helping students gain insight into daily work and long-term goals including a major project
- Role models, sharing experiences and professional wisdom
- Advocates, encouraging the next generation of leaders in your field
Next Steps to Start the ISM Journey
For Students:
- Apply, get accepted, and enroll in the ISM Program for the upcoming academic year (typically the February before the academic year during course selection)
- When ready to search for and identify your mentor, sign up through CCISD GetMyInterns by clicking on the “Register” button located at the top right of this page
- Select “Register” under “Students” of the registration page and complete all required fields.
For Professional Mentors: (2 Step Process)
Step 1: Complete the CCISD "Raptor" system volunteer registration at apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NTU4NTplbi1VUw==.
Step 2: Complete the CCISD "GetMyInterns" registration by clicking on the “Register” button located at the top right of this page.
- Select “Register” under Internship Providers and complete all required fields.
- Post the job(s)* you wish to fill with a CCISD student mentee.
*Job "Title" is what the student will be doing at mentorship
*Please note that ISM mentorships cannot be a paid position but are categorized as "Job(s)" in the GetMyInterns platform.