J. Tyson & Associates, Inc.

J. Tyson & Associates, Inc. (JTA) understands that high school students today are becoming more interested than ever in obtaining real-world business experience before entering their college years; as it will enable them with tools required during higher education and in their future career paths.

However, it is obvious that these students face the significant challenges of time constraints and transportation dilemmas due to their numerous extracurricular activities and limited resources. For this reason, JTA has created a manageable program for ambitious students.

Students interested in applying for the High School program will be required to have the following qualifications and mandates:

ü      All student applicants must be able to provide verifiable proof that their current councilor or high school principal advocates their participation in the program

ü      All student applicants will provide proof that their current GPA is a 3.0 or higher for at least the previous 12 months

ü      All student applicants must be able to meet the minimum requirements for utilization of Microsoft Office products

ü      All student applicants must be able to arrive for their internship at the Crivitz, WI office location each day, Monday – Thursday, from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM for the full eight month term. JTA will not provide transportation to or from the students’ educational facility.

Frequently asked questions:

Q.     Is this a paid internship?

A.      Yes, all JTA internships are paid internship programs.

Q.   What is the pay rate for interns?

A.    All student interns are paid at an hourly rate of $8.00/hr

Q.   What will I learn from participating in this internship?

A.    This is highly dependent on the department for which you were chosen to intern in. However, each incoming intern is required to complete JTA’s 80 hour training program: Introduction to Clinical Research & Monitoring. During the course of these 80 hours you will be introduced to the fundamentals of human subject research, the purpose of the FDA, and how a Clinical Research Organization, such as JTA, fits into the research industry. In addition, you will gain valuable knowledge on office policies & procedures, standard office etiquette, utilization of Microsoft products in an actual work environment, gain customer service skills, and obtain desirable team participation aptitude.

Q.   What is the application process like?

A.    Applicants can expect the following to be a definite part of the application process:

v      Applicants will deliver resume via email to etyson@jtyson.com with proof of GPA and recommendations from school official

v      Chosen applicants will be invited to complete a formal interview with management team members

v      Applicants that do well in the verbal interview will be invited to complete standard computer tests to determine if they have the necessary skills required to work within the JTA systems.

v      Applicants invited to participate in the internship program will be required to sign JTA’s standard Paid Internship Agreement. Both the applicant and their legal guardian will be required to sign.

       Q.    What will happen once the internship is over?

       A.     At the end of your internship with JTA the intern will be required to complete a formal report on their experience within two weeks post their final date. The report must be delivered to the guidance councilor or a JTA recognized high school representative. The representative will deliver a copy of this report to JTA for verification of receipt. In addition, the interns mentor, for the period of the internship, will conversely create a report on the interns overall performance and deliver this to the students guidance councilor or a JTA recognized high school representative.

       Q.    What are the hours I will be required to complete?

       A.     Interns are expected to complete their work effort from 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday – Thursday for 32 weeks.