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 that integrates 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”
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
Networking opportunities
Mentoring (within organization or industry)
Team building activities or ways to engage socially
Meals
Housing assistance
Transportation

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