Twin Valley students gain real world experiences

This past school year, Twin Valley High School students gained real-world experiences through the school’s internship program.

Twin Valley High School Internship Coordinators Angela Morgan, Amy Williams and Sara Cipolla welcome all Twin Valley juniors and seniors to participate in an internship in all career areas.

When students share their career aspirations, the coordinators network with professionals to coordinate a placement that aligns with their desires for career exploration and learning.

“At Twin Valley High School, it is a typical day for students to gain opportunities in the real world,” Twin Valley High School Internship Coordinator Angela Morgan said in a release.

“For example, a student interested in becoming a physical therapist may job shadow or intern in this career field and participate in hands-on learning experiences, getting exposure to patient assessments, proper practices, and client relationships.”

Students interested in law can intern with local courts where they learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Magisterial District Judge and observe daily proceedings with both civil and criminal cases. Observing in this environment provides opportunities to interview others in various roles, such as police officers, local and county detectives, district attorneys, public defenders, bail agents, etc.

Other career areas include education, dental, strength and conditioning, equine management, titanium production, business, accounting, college athletic recruiting, interior design, event planning,  pharmacy, environmental and plant management, architecture and engineering, veterinary medicine, automotive, and childcare.

“We believe students learn by doing. Benefits for students include offers for summer and part-time employment, networking with professionals who can guide them in career and college-planning, scholarships, and stipends, and more,” Morgan said.

The internship coordinators would like to thank all the district staff members who worked with intern students, including faculty and staff at TVEC, HBEC, REC, TVMS, TVHS, and TVSD IT.

They also would like to thank the following businesses who hosted interns this year: ABS Structural Detailing, Aerial Gymnastics Company, Aftershock Dance Studio, ARRO Consulting, B&H Organics, Beam’s Custom Woodworking, Beam Farms, Berks Homes, Berks Nature, Berry Puppy Patch, Brandywine SPCA, Canine Creature Comforts, Celia Goodall Equine, Charger Water, Chesapeake Environmental Equipment, CNM Housing Solutions, Conebella Farms, Country Companion Animal Hospital, Cross Gables Estate, District Court 23-2-02 Jude Taylor, District Court 23-2-04 Judge Yoch, DL Oldies, Doug’s Family Pharmacy, Downingtown Family Practice, Dunkin Donuts, Eagle Collision, Elverson Dental Care, Encompass Health, Formica Deconstruction, Flying Hills, Giresi Design, Glenmoore Veterinary Hospital, Hartz Farm, Hay Creek Farms, Hillside Custom Machine Shop, Impact Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, J-S All Things Plumbing, Kraft Municipal Group, Leiss Orthodontics, Lionville Dental, Little Mates Child Development Center, Lorah’s Handmade Chocolates, Ludwig Corner Veterinary Hospital, Lyons & Hohl, Lynn Kline Farm, Mark C. Meyers Architects, Marsha Kirschner, DDS, McDonald’s (Perkiomen Avenue), Millcreek Manufacturing, Miracle Auto, Morgan Corporation, Morrison Custom Concrete, Nova Care Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Associates of Reading Philo Physical Therapy, PAC Worldwide, Papa Mark’s, Phoenix Rehabilitation, Phytogenx, Reading Regional Airport, Real Salt Lake, Reinecker Dental, Rita’s, Robeson Lutheran Preschool, Shearer Fabrications, Silver Lining Farm, Spirited Breeze Core Farm, Stein’s Flowers, Stonewall Golf Club, Tel Hai Retirement Community, TIMET, Twin Valley Coffee, Violet’s Flowers, Warwick County Park, Weaver’s Orchard, Wendy’s, Whatley HVAC, Whole Child Learning Center, Windmill Restaurant, Witman Engineers & Consultants

For more information about Twin Valley’s Internship Program, contact Angela Morgan at amorgan@tvsd.org, Sara Cipolla at scipolla@tvsd.org or Amy Williams at amorgan@tvsd.org.