Become a Mentor in the Learning Through Interests

(LTI) Program

Help prepare a student for success in college & career through hands-on,

rigorous and relevant work experiences.

Ready to take the first step?

Please contact:

Godfrey Drake drakeg@bsd405.org

425-456-7861 or

Barb Mercier mercierb@bsd405.org

425-456-7807

Bellevue Big Picture School 14844 SE 22nd St.,

Bellevue, WA 98007 Main Office: 425-456-7801

Big Picture Internship Sites:

• Bellevue Fire Department – public relations

• Chesmore/Buck Architecture – architecture

• Pile Contractors – engineering

• Rob McKenna Campaign – politics

• Museum of Flight-aviation

• Seattle Film Festival - marketing

• Pacific Financial Group - web dev.

• TraffIQ – computer science

• Voicebox Technologies - human resources

• Balance Physical Therapy – video

• Village Theatre – marketing

• Europa Motors – auto service

• Valve– Video game design

• Aurora Veterinary Hospital - animal care

• Pacific Science Center – science

• Teen Ground Zero – music marketing

• Hope Clinic – ophthalmology

• Code.org– coding

• Fexy Media– graphic design

• Univ. of Wash. Genome Sciences

• Sturtevant's - business retail

• Hydroplane and Race Boat Museum

• Jubilee Reach – IT and non-profit

• Bellevue College – Makerspace

Internship Schedule

Students are at their internship sites for 7 hours on Thursdays

Typically the hours are similar to the school schedule

Internship length is 10-12 weeks or may be extended if appropriate

Examples of Internship Projects

• Website maintenance and research

• Engineering/construction cost spread-sheets

• Database entry and spreadsheet creation

• Creation of announcements/cards using graphic design software

• Physical Therapy marketing video

• Assist with political campaigns, marketing or events

• Sports management /coaching

• Architectural Sketch-Up working plans

• Music group promotion

• Create marketing materials and brochures

• Automotive customer service

• Docent at Pacific Science Center

• Assist in pre-school, elementary or middle schools

• Culinary, restaurant systems organization

• Creating business newsletters

• Archiving and restoring historical artifacts

• Assisting with ophthalmology testing

• Social Media Content & Design

(Computer Programming Internship)

Bellevue Big

Picture School

Host an Intern

Jump Start a Career

Bellevue Big Picture: ‘Learning Through Interests’ Internship Program

Mentor Responsibilities:

Email advisor and call school attendance office if the student is absent

Schedule regular times to give student feedback

Meet regularly with the advisor from school to discuss student’s work, contact advisor immediately with any concerns

Make arrangements for LTI days when, you are busy or not available

Try to attend the student’s final presenta-tion (exhibition) of work

Big Picture Needs You!

We believe that education is everywhere, not just inside classrooms, and students learn best when motivated through interests and passions. We are looking for mentors willing to give students the op-portunity to learn from an adult with a similar inter-est, and to provide context and depth through real world work in a professional setting. Through this opportunity, students develop relationships with workplace mentors who become role models, re-sources, and guides.

Learning is not a spectator sport

at Big Picture.

Join the team, light a fire!

The LTI Experience:

High school students spend 7 hours every Thurs-day at an internship, working on projects that bene-fit the organization and connect to the student’s learning goals. At the worksites, students take on real-world tasks and projects under the supervision of a mentor. Back at Big Picture, the students work with their advisors building and reinforcing the skills and knowledge needed to complete those projects.

What does a Mentor do?

Expects the intern to contribute to the work-place

Works with the intern and advisor to develop a rigorous project

Has high expectations of the intern

Offers challenging ideas

Holds the student accountable

Teaches by example

Trusts the student intern

Inspires and offers encouragement

Engages the student intern

Shares passions

Knows the student well

Is patient

Notifies the school if the intern is absent

Signs attendance form weekly and verifies time at workplace

Student Responsibilities:

Contribute real world work

Take on a special project developed by advisor, mentor & student

Research and investigative questions connected to their work or project

Meet regularly with the mentor to report on progress and to receive feedback

Be responsible and accountable

Notify mentor, advisor and attendance office if absent

(Architecture Internship)

(Marketing Internship)

(Engineering Internship)