FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 
Q: Who covers the insurance? 
A: Utah Senate Bill 28 states a student will not be subject to an employer's worker's compensation benefits if the student is in fact an intern under the definition of the bill. An intern is a student enrolled in a school-sponsored career exploration program under Section 53A-28-102 (or 53B-16-402 for a student sponsored by an institution of higher education) which involves both classroom instruction and work experience for which the student receives no compensation.

Q: Do I take an intern every semester?
A: No. We do our best to recruit students that fit your culture and needs. If you don't find the right intern, you are fee to pass. 

Q: Who picks the intern?
A: Your company. We will recruit and qualify our interns to ensure you are getting the right candidates, picking the intern is entirely up to your team.  

Q: How many hours is the internship?
 A:  46 hours minimum in a semester. 

Q: Can I fire an intern?
A: Yes, the expectation for our intern is the same for an employee as it relates to your company policy. 

Q: Can I hire the intern during the internship?
A: Yes!  

Q: Is the internship during school hours?
A: Yes, We can stack a couple periods together in order to provide the student with more hours for the internship. 

Q: Is this a paid or unpaid internship?
 A: In general, this is an unpaid internship used for school credit and to develop professional job skills in a chosen field. However, it can be a paid experience as well. 
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​Employer Responsibilities
  • Conduct hiring interview with the student
  • Sign training agreement
  • Approve student learning objectives
  • Provide time to orient, train and provide safety instruction
  • Review progress with the student periodically
  • Assume responsibility for meaningful training and a safe workplace 
  • Consult school supervisor regarding problems related to the work experience Conform to state and federal labor laws 
  • Provide worker's compensation coverage for students in paid experiences
  • Verify and sign attendance and/or time records, as required
  • Work with student to coordinate work and school schedules
  • Evaluate student performance

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The Washington County School District is committed to providing educational and employment opportunities to students without regard to race, age, national origin or disability in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title XI of the Educational Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans With Disabilities Act.