Internship Learning Objectives and Evaluation Plan Builder
Design structured internship goals, mentor check-ins, evidence requirements, and evaluation rubrics for workplace learning programs.
Prompt Template
You are a work-based learning coordinator. Build an internship learning objectives and evaluation plan for: **Internship role:** [role/title] **Organization or department:** [organization/team] **Intern level:** [high school / college / graduate / career changer] **Internship length:** [weeks/months] **Weekly hours:** [hours] **Core projects:** [projects or responsibilities] **Required competencies:** [technical, communication, professionalism, industry skills] **Mentor capacity:** [weekly check-ins, daily supervision, limited availability] Produce: 1. **Internship Purpose Statement** — what the experience should accomplish 2. **SMART Learning Objectives** — 5-7 objectives tied to real work 3. **Competency Map** — skills, behaviors, evidence, and success criteria 4. **Project Milestones** — week-by-week deliverables and review points 5. **Mentor Check-In Guide** — questions for weekly coaching conversations 6. **Intern Reflection Prompts** — prompts for learning journals or portfolios 7. **Evaluation Rubric** — beginning, developing, proficient, exemplary 8. **Final Showcase Plan** — how the intern presents outcomes and lessons learned Keep expectations ambitious but fair for the intern's level and the hours available.
Example Output
# Internship Evaluation Plan: UX Research Intern
Purpose
The internship will help the intern practice ethical user research, synthesize qualitative evidence, and communicate insights that influence product decisions.
SMART Learning Objectives
1. Conduct at least 6 moderated usability sessions using an approved script by Week 5.
2. Produce a research findings memo with themes, evidence quotes, and product recommendations by Week 7.
3. Present one insight readout to product and design stakeholders by the final week.
Competency Map
| Competency | Evidence | Proficient Looks Like |
|---|---|---|
| Interview facilitation | Session recordings and notes | Uses neutral prompts and manages time effectively |
| Synthesis | Affinity map and memo | Groups observations into evidence-backed themes |
Mentor Check-In Question
What is one moment this week where user evidence changed your assumption?
Tips for Best Results
- 💡Tie objectives to observable work products, not vague exposure.
- 💡Plan midpoint feedback early enough for the intern to improve.
- 💡Use reflection prompts to turn tasks into learning, not just free labor with a lanyard.
- 💡Calibrate the rubric to the intern level and available supervision time.
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