To meet the requirements needed for NAFTrack Certification, students must complete a Career Preparation activity - internship (virtual or in-person), health science clinical experience, apprenticeship, or mentored industry project - that meets the following requirements:

• 80+ hours (or two 40+ hour experiences)

• Paid, compensated, or volunteer

• Direct supervision by an accountable adult who is not the student’s teacher

• Completion of the Future Ready Skills Assessment by the student’s mentor/supervisor (not teacher, parent, or guardian) at the end of the Career Preparation activity

View the WBL Activity Definitions to learn more about the Career Preparation activities that count.

While many internships take place in the summer due to student availability, internships can take place at any point in the year. 

Yes, students can participate in more than one internship but will only receive credit once.

No. When the internship is added to NAFTrack, the teacher selects whether the student will be paid, compensated, or unpaid for their time. Students do not need to submit pay stubs to prove they were paid for an internship.

No. NAF does not give academic credit for internships, however check your district’s policy as they may allow academic credit for internships.

No. A student can meet the NTC internship requirements by completing one 80 hour internship or two 40 hour internships.

In an internship experience, students provide work of value to an employer and therefore should be paid at no less than the appropriate minimum wage in your area. In many internship alternative experiences, students are working on projects or tasks that mirror workplace environments and skill development opportunities, but are not providing work of value to an employer company. In these instances, students may be compensated for their time in ways such as college/high school credit, gift cards, or prizes.