The School Nutrition Unit is committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for interns. We create an inclusive, learner-centered approach to ensure professional growth and development. All interns have a primary preceptor in addition to mentors who will coach and guide the intern through specific projects. Projects are identified to ensure interns meet required core competencies.
Supervised practice with the School Nutrition Unit exposes interns to administrative and management practices in child nutrition food service operations. Interns can complete competencies in community, food service, management and nutrition education concentrations during supervised practice. It is recommended that interns complete a minimum of 160 hours during their rotation with the School Nutrition Unit; hours may be completed on a full-time or a part-time basis. Activities can include, but are not limited to, shadowing on administrative reviews, technical assistance and training visits, resource development and attending internal and external meetings, conferences and events.
The goals of the dietetic internship rotation include:
- Providing the knowledge, skills and experiences for developing leaders within child nutrition programs and dietetics.
- Building and enhancing partnerships across Colorado’s child nutrition community.
- Strengthening professional skills and strategies to grow, develop and achieve career goals.
