110 likes | 265 Views
Wings of Success Internship Program. Opportunities for non credit internships. Goals. To help students establish career goals and a professional identity. To promote the development of transferable or soft skills as identified by the National Association of Colleges & Employers
E N D
Wings of Success Internship Program Opportunities for non credit internships
Goals • To help students establish career goals and a professional identity. To promote the development of transferable or soft skills as identified by the National Association of Colleges & Employers • Support student high impact practices by coaching them through the process of finding a meaningful internship
Program Structure • Designed to provide an alternative option for students to get recognition for their internship experience • Certificate of Completion will be awarded • No tuition fees or other costs to participate in the program • Achievement to include on resume or career portfolio • Increase overall number of internship placements reported • Expands the opportunity for students to practice transferable skills
Target Participants • Targeting Sophomores, Juniors • Internships can be both paid or unpaid • All internships posted on Jobs for Jays • Prep workshops required • 8-10 hours per week at internship site to be eligible • Both one on one meetings with Tina as well as group sessions
Prep Workshop • One on one meeting to assist student(s) as they identify the type of internship they are interested in, geographic preferences and internship search strategies. • Group workshop(s) covering resumes, cover letter, networking, professional apparel, etiquette, interviewing, LinkedIn, ethics, and more. • Help students develop internship goals that support their career decision making and planning.
Paperwork • Application for Wings of Success includes learning objectives based on NACE’s top 10 skills employers value • Evaluation of employer and internship as well as reflection paper • Employer Evaluation of student • Mid internship meeting
Resources • Students will be given resources related to searching for an internship,makingthe most of your internship, tips for the 1st day, phone etiquette, tips for writing professional emails, networking, etc. • Career services website content will continue to be updated with new resource content • Staff will be available throughout the summer to respond to student and employer inquiries
Why participate? • Clarification of career choice • Improved professional skills • Ability to have your resume pre-submitted to those employers attending the job/internship fair on 3/26 • Summer or fall networking event • Featured internship experience on website • Ability to post a blog on the Career Services website related to your internship experience • Networking mixer with Employers and/or local Alumni group • Business cards and holder
Program Details Students will: • Attend one of the Internship Orientations (2/6, 3/11, 4/10) • Meet 1:1 with Tina to discuss program and get started with search, resume and cover letter • Attend one of the monthly Wings of Success Workshops (2/16, 3/23, 4/27) covering search resources, interviewing, LinkedIn, networking, professional dress • Complete an application to include learning goals, internship site evaluation, reflection paper
Next Steps • Get started today by contacting Tina Mackenzie the Assistant Director or Internships & Employer engagement at mackenziet@etown.edu • Sign up for one internship orientation (2/6, 3/11, 4/10) • Sign up for one internship workshop (2/16, 3/23, 4/27) • Tina will get you started on your resume and internship strategy and resources • The early bird gets the worm!