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HTR: BUILDING EFFECTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Learn about the essential elements of a successful internship program, including clear expectations, supervision, and competency development. Discover best practices from companies like EY and U.of.R.Career.Center, and explore strategies for attracting college talent. Find out how the GMG Career Center can support you with recruitment activities, networking, and branding.

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HTR: BUILDING EFFECTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 20, 2017

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  1. HTR: BUILDING EFFECTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 20, 2017

  2. AGENDA • INTRODUCTIONS • WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP? • ELEMENTS OF AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM • BEST PRACTICES • ATTRACTING TALENT • THE GWEN M. GREENE CAREER & INTERNSHIP CENTER

  3. WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP? [NACE DEFINITION] An internship is a form of experiential learning thatintegrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.

  4. WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP? • Location • Supervision • Clear Expectations and Guidelines • Satisfies a career goal or exploration outcome • Competency development • Includes learning and reflection • Is linked to classroom concepts

  5. ELEMENTS OF A GOOD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM THE BASICS THE “PERKS” Networking opportunities Mentoring (within organization or industry) Team building activities or ways to engage socially Meals Housing assistance Transportation • Compensation • Specific goals • Supervision – interaction & communication • Clear logistics – hours, space • Structure – balance between ”big” projects and daily tasks • Managing expectations • Learning opportunities • Part of the team

  6. BEST PRACTICES Examples from the field • EY • U of R Career Center • Excellus • Brighton Securities • Kidsoutandabout.com

  7. ATTRACTING COLLEGE TALENT What it takes to get talent (from any institution) • Job description – clear, exciting, engaged, balance of work responsibilities • Branding – how are you branded on a campus? • Developing relationships with students • Developing relationships with faculty • Developing relationships with career center • Time

  8. THE GMG CAREER CENTER • What we do • Services • Recruitment Activities • Networking & Connections • Resources, Tools & Data • Branding &Visibility Support • Consultation

  9. QUESTIONS & DISCUSSION

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