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SIM LV Internship Project. Bob Hillier Sheena DeleonGuerrero August 21, 2014. SIM LV’s Mission Statement. As IT executives, leaders, selected consultants and IT decision makers, we come together to :.
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SIM LVInternship Project Bob Hillier Sheena DeleonGuerrero August 21, 2014
SIM LV’s Mission Statement As IT executives, leaders, selected consultants and IT decision makers, we come together to: • Foster the development of information systems for the improvement of management performance and executive policy which align with the technology community. • Assist in identifying the education needs of the community and working with our academic institutions and universities to implement programs to meet those needs. • Encouraging a positive technically competent business environment and assisting in influencing industry to locate in Southern Nevada. • Being available as a reputable expert resource to our governing officials in shaping legislative policy at the state and local government on matters involving information technologies.
Objectives • Establish SIM as THE partner with education and industry in creating internship opportunities in Southern Nevada • Create internship opportunities for students to gain real world experience • Assist students with career and professional development • Build an abundant, diverse pool of local talent in the IT workforce
Internship Framework • Four Major Elements: • Goal-setting – provides a valuable internship experience; helps supervisor plan assignments • Mentorship – motivate and empower interns to identify their own development issues and goals; offer guidance through mentor’s experiences • Training – expand the intern’s technical skills and abilities • Professional Development – produces competent, driven, and skilled new hires for businesses
Next Steps • Develop Governance Plan • Define Roles and Responsibilities • Policy Compliance • Quality Assurance • Communication Plan • Develop Marketing Plan • Establish brand: name, logo, slogan, vision & mission statements • Define promotional techniques • Conceptual Web Design • Determine layout structure, functionality, and style • Web features • Accessibility controls • Backend design