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Sherry Doody HR Executive SDoody Consulting

Amanda Avila Talent Development Manager Prima Civitas Foundation. Sherry Doody HR Executive SDoody Consulting. Employer Internship Training Session. Today’s Agenda Interns today 5 Steps essential for structuring program Best (& worst) practices How to recruit interns

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Sherry Doody HR Executive SDoody Consulting

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  1. Amanda Avila Talent Development Manager Prima Civitas Foundation Sherry Doody HR Executive SDoody Consulting

  2. Employer Internship Training Session • Today’s Agenda • Interns today • 5 Steps essential for structuring program • Best (& worst) practices • How to recruit interns • How to identify potential internship opportunities within your organization • Resources • FAQs

  3. Employer Internship Training Session • When you hear “internship”, what do you think? • Only for large organizations? • That you had a bad experience in the past and would rather not deal with interns? • Not sure how to get started, similar to hiring a regular employee.

  4. Employer Internship Training Session • Who are today’s interns? • High School students • College students • Traditional • Non-traditional • Career changers

  5. Employer Internship Training Session • Employer Benefits • Opportunity to create workforce pipeline • 10,000 “Baby Boomers” turn 65 every day • Start-ups • Interns can bridge skills gaps through connecting employers to education • Great way to groom future leadership • Return On Investment (ROI) • PromessInc, Hart Davidson Design (HDD)

  6. Employer Internship Training Session • How to get started: • Look at what can be completed by an intern • Review job descriptions for each department • Identify capacity issues • Do you have projects on your wish list? • Determine the needed skills • Create a specific intern job description/work plan

  7. Employer Internship Training Session • Budget • $10/hour ($7.45 min. wage + payroll taxes) • x 150 hours • $1500.00 • Stipends • Monthly $$ • Gas cards + pizza

  8. Employer Internship Training Session • Potential Funding Source • Small Company Internship Award (SCIA) • $25,000 in matching funds available through the Michigan Corporate Relations Network

  9. Employer Internship Training Session • Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program • Step 1: Set goals and policies for the internship program • What is the main goal for your organization’s internship program? • Who will supervise and mentor the intern? • Step 2: Write a plan for the internship opportunity • Create Work Plan • Can the intern be involved in other areas? • Meetings • Training/Seminars

  10. Employer Internship Training Session • Prima Civitas Website • with a Style Guide… • Jan • 10 • Workshop on Creating an Intern Program for Your Arts or Culture OrganizationJoin Amanda Avila, CBSP, Talent Development Manager at Michigan's Prima Civitas ...

  11. Employer Internship Training Session Prima Civitas Website without a Style Guide… Workshop on Creating an Intern Program for Your Arts or Culture

  12. Employer Internship Training Session • Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program • Step 3: Recruit a qualified intern • Contact local high school, college or university • Local networking groups • Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) • Michigan Shifting Gears program • Interview interns as you would employees • Extend offer to chosen candidate • Notify candidates who were not selected

  13. Employer Internship Training Session • MEDC’s • Michigan Shifting Gears Program (MiSG) • Program overview • How can you benefit? • Scan the QR code for more info

  14. Employer Internship Training Session • Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program • Step 4: Manage the intern • Orientation-without overload • Don’t make assumptions • Talk about attire, perfume, schedule, etc. • Give the intern resources needed to function • Computer • Phone • Access to server/share drive • Monitor & evaluate interns progress • Weekly meetings • 30-60-90 day progress reviews

  15. Employer Internship Training Session • Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program • Step 5: Conduct exit interviews and follow-up • Use feedback to track/improve your internship program • Communicate with Career Advisor • Have Intern prepare and deliver an exit presentation to leadership

  16. FAQ’s • What is required of the employer if the internship is for credit? • What is the difference between an intern and volunteer? • What is the standard length of an internship? • How many employees do you have to have in order to use interns? • Can we use interns for positions that deal w/confidential info? • What should I do if the intern is not working out?

  17. Resources • Resources mentioned today can be found on the Prima Civitas website at http://bit.ly/wY9eh9

  18. Thank you to the Michigan Non-Profit Association!

  19. Amanda Avila • a.avila@primacivitas.org • 517-488-9777 • That Michigan Show • Sundays 4:00 pm on 1240 AM WJIM • (iTunes & Internet radio) • http://www.primacivitas.org/ • http://www.hellowestmichigan.com/ @AmandaPCF @Sherrydoody Amanda Avila Sherry Pfaff-Doody

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