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Curious about what the CampusFM Internship Experience looks like? Check out this footage from our cohort last summer! The skills taught each week align with the interns’ most immediate needs while they are transitioning and assimilating to the job. For example, they are not worried about what to put on their LinkedIn profile at the start of their internship, they are worried about reducing uncertainty and learning how to do their job. Interested in enrolling your summer interns in this program? Have questions? Schedule time here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gJu5YN5F

A new report from Strada Education Foundation, “Building Better Internships: Understanding and Improving the Internship Experience,” offers three strategies for institutions looking to promote meaningful internship experiences, plus six additional guiding principles for work-based learning. Check out the article to learn more.

Employers, did you know that internships benefit students and give employers a competitive edge? Handshake is here to give you six compelling reasons why establishing or expanding an internship program is essential for your organization's growth and success. 👏 By maintaining an internship program, you can differentiate your business from others and attract early talent. Stay caught up this graduation season. Read more here: https://bit.ly/43tnx1x

Having spent most of my career building and recruiting Talent, I have seen the value of internship programs from the employer side for years. As the parent of a college student (Mary Kate Wittkowski) I now see the benefits from a personal development perspective. If your company wants to start or improve its program check out this free resource from Hello West Michigan!

One way to retain more college graduates: convert interns into full-time. The only way to convert more interns to full-time: have more internships. The only way to have more internships: start or improve your internship program.

We're excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year with our first Employer Internship Training Session! If you're considering starting an internship program, or want to revamp your program, register for this FREE workshop. #internships #bestpractices #training

before the end of your internship, friendly reminder to ask your mentor / manager for the impact numbers of what you did for your resume the numbers might be bigger than you think :))

Through Micro-Internships, students can demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks. Unlike a traditional internship, these paid opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and many can be completed remotely. Learn more, https://hubs.la/Q02xhnnr0

The Work Experience and Internship Program helps students have the best internship experience. Join us for a workshop on 4/18 from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom here: https://bit.ly/3uHSl1D Unlock the secrets to how internships can be the key to propelling you toward a triumphant career.

After each internship, take time to reflect on what you learned and how you can apply it to your future career goals. Consider maintaining a journal or blog where you record your accomplishments, challenges and accomplishments. Reflection helps you identify areas of excellence and areas for improvement. It also allows you to track your progress over time and ensures that you are positively building on past experiences rather than simply moving from one internship to another without progress