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BEYOND COFFEE RUNS: Empowering Interns for Mutual Success Register for the Iowa SHRM State Conference on September 26-27 in Coralville, Iowa. Come hear Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business students share results of their research about internship programs. What makes internships successful for the company? What makes them successful for the students? What can companies do to maximize the benefit for both parties? #HR #humanresources #management

Those smiles can only mean one thing... it's Draft Day! Today I got to join our NGSA Summer Interns in Round Rock, TX as they learned who's team they would be joining for the remainder of the summer. The excitement, community, and eagerness to get started was undeniable--I can't wait to see the incredible things you accomplish alongside each other. For those of you completing summer internships, here are four tips I'd like to share with you: 1. Lean into your experience. Raise your hand in the classroom, ask the 'silly' question, and volunteer for the project. Maximize every day and you'll walk away knowing that you got the most out of your summer internship. 2. Build a network. There are many tenured and passionate industry professionals who have waited months to invest in you--seek out their mentorship and form connections. 3. Look at failure as another piece of the puzzle. As uncomfortable as it may seem, trust that every obstacle and setback leads you one step closer to success. 4. Explore the city you're in! Whether you're close to home or visiting somewhere new for the first time, be intentional in immersing yourself. I'm immensely grateful to play a small role in your journeys to Dell and now it's time to cheer you on from the sidelines! #Iwork4dell

AV Club was pleasantly surprised (and slightly alarmed) to get 150 applicants for our summer Apprentice Program. Our original plan was to short-list 5 candidates, but due to the volume of quality candidates, we’re interviewing 18 people. Ok, so why the LinkedIn post? Well, we’re going to hire 2 apprentices. Which means we can’t hire 16 of them. But you can. We also now have a large database of students still looking for summer internships. Want some recommendations? We’ve got them. And if you’re on the fence about hiring interns this summer, please consider doing it. Or, if you have a program in place, please consider adding a few more spots. There are generous government wage subsidies available to take the edge off. Take it from us, there are so many talented students looking for opportunities to get into our industry. And most of them are struggling. However, their level of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit is absolutely incredible. It’s a shame. We all received a helping hand at some point in our careers. This is an opportunity to do the same for some very talented and deserving students. cc: Moxie Garrett

Today is #NationalInternDay! Interns are an integral part of teams across the region. Not only do interns provide fresh ideas, they are also a pipeline for West Michigan's workforce. Celebrate an intern in the comment section. #InternshipSuccess #InternshipExperience #FutureWorkforce #TeamIntern #wminternconnect

👇New Event👇 Everyone is talking about upskilling the workforce, retaining employees and even attracting new employees! Check out this opportunity to hear what is new and how it can help you. 📌Mark your calendar 2/15@ 3:00📌

Are you looking to help Wittenberg students become the best professionals they can be and also get help with a short-term project? Consider a Parker Dewey Micro-Internship! #professionaldevelopment #careerdevelopment #havinglight #microinternships

Sacramento Manufacturers! Are you interested in learning how you can implement an internship program at your company and recruit your future workforce? SVMA's partner, Human Bulb, is working with area employers to help them build effective, strategic, and long-lasting partnerships with area high schools. Please read through the attached flyer, outlining how Human Bulb can support you and your future interns

📣Attention students, alumni & community members! Do not miss the opportunity to connect with top employers in the industry. As action items: •Mark your calendars • Brush up your resume [schedule a 1:1 with an Employment Development Specialist (me, for example ✨)] •Prepare and practice your elevator pitch. It is THE season to network and explore your next career move. Spread the word and join us❗️ #MATC #CareerHub #careerfair #Handshake #jobsearch #employment #internship #opportunity #hiring

If you are a student, or you know one, considering intern opportunities for the upcoming summer, check out what the EPA has to offer. If you aren’t studying in an area relevant for the EPA, consider this a reminder to start looking out for summer internship opportunities.

🌟 Wonder Wednesday: Spotlight on Naperville 203’s Career Internship Program! Did you know our interns are not just students—they're emerging professionals on the Illinois CTE Endorsement pathway? This means they’ve already completed targeted coursework in their chosen fields and are primed to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. But that’s not all. Our students have also tackled Team-Based Challenges—collaborative projects designed to address real-world problems faced by employers. These challenges are more than just academic exercises; they include mentorship from industry professionals and culminate in presentations where students showcase their innovative solutions. 🚀 Why Host Our Interns? Gain interns who are already knowledgeable and passionate about your field. Benefit from fresh, innovative perspectives on challenges your organization might face. Contribute to the development of future leaders by providing real-world experience. Our students are ready to show what they know—and they’re eager to contribute to your organization. Let’s work together to create impactful learning experiences and drive our community forward. Interested in hosting an intern? Let’s connect! 🌟 Fill out this form to learn more -> https://lnkd.in/gNJtCYtE Naperville Development Partnership Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Naperville Community Unit School District 203 #WonderWednesday #CareerInternships #CTE #Naperville203 #FutureLeaders #WorkBasedLearning