1. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYERS OF ALL SIZES - THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Presented by the MidwestACE Experiential Education Committee & Employer Panel 8-2-2010

2. SURVEY RESPONDENT PROFILE  Survey launched December 2009  Various survey participants and locations  Overall respondents – 45  Completed survey in its entirety – 33  Members of Midwest ACE – 49%  Total number of employers by size – small, mid-size, large

3. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS  Employers are intentional about their goals  Interns are vital to employers  3 Core components to a successful internship program  Measuring success  Expected hours of work  Most successful programs  Paid interns

4. CONCLUSIONS  Internships are changing  Provide excellent opportunities for students and employers  More research is needed!  Full survey results will be available after the conference ~MwACE Experiential Education Committee

5. WELCOME PANELISTS! Steve Froeschl Manager, Employment Services Securian Financial Group Cathy Catino Area Recruitment Specialist The Sherwin-Williams Company Crystal Stockdale Assistant Director Des Moines Center & Exp. Edu Pomerantz Career Center University of Iowa Moderator Karen Allen Assistant Director, Chicago Field Studies Northwestern University Jenna Curtis Senior Recruiter Target Amy Newendorp Campus Programs Manager U.S. Cellular Corporation