Information on the Surry-Yadkin WORKS program.

1. What is Surry-Yadkin WORKS?
This is your opportunity to complete an internship in a local
business, gain valuable real-world experience, earn high
school credit, college credit, industry-recognized credentials,
a financial stipend and get paid for travel!
This is your chance to gain real-world experience, network
with professionals that can help you in the future, and define
your career goals!
Student Eligibility
 Students must be in good academic standing to
apply for an internship. A cumulative grade point
average of at least 2.0 is preferred, but the final
decision about participation rests with the school
recommendation.
 Must have a Junior or Senior high school status.
 Have at least 12-20 hours per week to devote to
an internship position.
 Specific job requirements may apply.
Student Requirements
 Have a career interest and some coursework and/
or credentials related to internship site.
 Work/Intern a minimum of 135 hours during a
semester period to receive high school internship
credit.
 Complete program requirement forms such as
parental approval, travel documentation, hour
verification, and other pertinent forms.
 Complete any academic courses and/or
certifications required of the internship site.
 Complete any necessary assignments to receive
high school credit for the internship.
 Perform satisfactory or higher on performance
evaluations.
 Be flexible! Your schedule may need to be
adjusted to include your internship time and
coursework and/or certifications required.
Stipends and Travel Expenses
Surry-Yadkin WORKS has received financial
funding from Surry County and Yadkin County
Boards of Commissioners to assist with the
expenses of this program. Students can receive
up to $500 per semester in a stipend and up to
$500 per semester for travel expenses, totaling
$1000.
Travel: If interns provide their own
transportation and turn in their monthly
timesheet by the due date, they will receive $125
at the end of each month. If interns need Surry-
Yadkin WORKS to provide transportation, they
will not receive a transportation stipend.
Stipends: Students will receive $100 per month
for completing your internship experience.
Timesheet and any other required paperwork
must be completed and turned in to receive the
stipend. Interns will receive a $10 “bonus”
stipend for Overall Performance of “Average” on
the Intern Evaluation and a $25 “bonus” stipend
for Overall “Good to Outstanding” on the
Evaluation.
Employer Pay: Some employers may decide to
pay student interns a wage, give a bonus, or pay
for transportation expenses. This is an
agreement between the intern and the employer.
For More Information Contact:
Crystal Folger-Hawks, Program Director
Surry-Yadkin WORKS
folger-hawksc@surry.edu
336-401-7820
www.surryyadkinworks.org