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That's a wrap! Just finished up today's webinar with Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and here are some of the top questions we got about how to create a successful internship program: 1. What are some of the ways your internship programs have evolved over time? At Westminster Tool for years we never had a formal program and instead searched for interns for specific projects with applicants of a specific skillset. But we found that we weren't building long-lasting, meaningful relationships from these opportunities. Today, we've changed our approach to focus on how WE can add value to the intern. We search for applicants from all different educational and skill backgrounds and focus on creating goals around their needs. As a result, we have a better chance of inspiring the next generation of manufacturers in our state, and the interns we work with are more likely to want to stay. 2. What are some lessons learned? What are some of the biggest mistakes you've made with interns? The biggest lesson learned is to stop siloing interns in a closed-off area of the business. Even when hiring an intern for super specific project or technical area, it's absolutely critical to expose them to other areas of the business and the rest of your team. Internships are all about professional exploration, not just about completing a project and adding value to the company. So it's important to give that intern a real opportunity to meet new people and explore other career paths. 3. What can small businesses do to get started with building an internship program for the first time? Take advantage of state resources! CT is home to so many different resources for finding applicants and funding programs. Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT)'s Internship Program not only gives you access to a whole database of regional applicants looking for manufacturing internships, but also offers wage reimbursement support to help offset those costs.

One of the many ironies in manufacturing is that for the most part, we know how to build technical skills in workforce. Holistic experiences, capstone projects, learning factories, hands-on with equipment lead the way. But SOFT SKILLS lag behind, some quite significantly. Why is this? And how do we solve it.? One thing we can do right away is expand INTERNSHIPS for students, so that experience first-hand how to act professionally. This is one topic discussed at the SMX Automotive Manufacturing conference this week! Want to discuss, give me a ring!

Mariam Morafa chose to study industrial engineering because it was the perfect mix of her interests in engineering and business. This summer, she is conducting a supply chain internship with HP in Spring, Texas. Read a Q&A with her about the experience: https://lnkd.in/gHRmuFPF #Internship #IndustrialEngineering #SupplyChain

Best Learn@Lunch event coming up for Houston-Gulf Coast Manufacturers! Learn how to utilize grants and internship opportunities to "Train & Obtain" your workforce. Join TMAC, TWC, and Workforce Solutions for an insightful discussion on Workforce Challenges and Solutions. Don't miss this informative session! #Houston #Manufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment

FBP is preparing for the future by preparing the next generation of the workforce. As part of the summer internship program our interns recently completed Lean Six Sigma White Belt training. #FBPInterns #FBPFutureDevelopment

A quick recap of my internship at ArcBest and how the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas prepared me for this summer! #WaltonSupplyChain #SupplyChainU

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"I have the unique opportunity to design a strategy for a billion-dollar business." The Discovery Projects course from the Yale Center for Customer Insights, helps equip students for internships by allowing them to work on real-world business challenges. Drawing on experience at Yale SOM, Kshitij Dutt '25 applied his academic learnings to identify Winnebago's challenges and design an organizational structure to overcome them. Discover more about the #internship: yalesom.io/4d25yD1

A great reminder today from ASCD about the skills needed for our future leaders. This definitely aligns with what the students in my digital media internship program are building a foundation for. #FWCS #fortwayne #digitalmedia

In case you know of any rising junior or senior Bonners interested in facilitation, professional development and mentorship across the Bonner Network, please share below! #bonnerlove #socialjustice #communityengagement #intentionalleadership