Sessions
Concurrent Session
Tomorrow’s Talent in Your Hands Today: Developing a Robust Internship Program for a Win-Win Result
Michigan 1, East Tower, Concourse Level
Monday 04/24/2017 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM
1.25 SHRM PDCs
| Competencies: Relationship Management, Leadership & Navigation
| Intended Audience: Mid-Level
Workplace Application:
This session will show you how to develop an internship program that meets the needs of students, educational institutions and your workforce.
You need talent. Graduates need jobs. Today's educational institutions are under more and more pressure to prove that they are producing graduates with the skills to meet the needs of the job market. You can have a significant impact on tomorrow's workforce by cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with colleges, universities and training centers and developing an internship program that can supply a robust stream of new talent that is trained to meet your organization's needs. By the end of this session, you will:
· Understand the legal framework of internship relationships.
· Find out how to develop mutually beneficial long-term relationships with educational institutions to
promote your talent needs.
· Learn practical approaches to hosting internships that meet the needs of all parties: students,
supervisors and the organization.
· Discover how to utilize an internship program to develop and mold tomorrow's talent.
