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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

Are you interested in learning more about the NASPO Internship Program? Listen to the new NASPO Internship Experience Mini-Series State Member episodes to uncover why states choose to participate and the benefits that this program can bring to your state! https://hubs.ly/Q02hs65g0 #ThePulsePodcast Part 1 - Will Camp, Michigan Will Camp, Supplier Relations Manager, discusses his office's process in hiring interns, the day-to-day experiences of an intern in Michigan, and the significant contributions they make to various processes. Part 2 - David O'Neal and Jody Cleven, North Carolina David O'Neal, Chief Procurement Officer, and Jody Cleven, Chief Learning Officer, shed light on North Carolina's strategies to attract talent. Discover how the state keeps NASPO interns engaged and equipped with essential tools for their future endeavors. Part 3 - Sorraia Tavares, Massachusetts Sorraia Tavares, Operations Services Division, reflects on her experience working with a NASPO intern. She shares the impact interns have had on her office and provides insights into the qualities of a successful intern.

Learn how I found my internship and how I apply to my major through this video! J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas Brian Fugate #WaltonSupplyChain #thisishowweintern #supplychain

What are you doing to invest in your interns this summer? The YURtern Program is free for interns to join and is hosted by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. If you're managing an intern, attend the employer informational session to learn more and connect with managers who've successfully used this local resource. #Interns #SummerIntern #InternResouces #ProfessionalDevelopment

✨ STUDENT SPOTLIGHT ✨ Meet Brooks Richardson, an incoming senior from Prosper, Texas who is majoring in supply chain management. He is currently an AI and Data Science Intern in Chicago, Illinois for FourKites, Inc. He is also involved on campus as President of ASCA (Arkansas Supply Chain Association). Check out his Q&A below and tune in tomorrow on Instagram as he takes over our Instagram story to show a day in the life as a FourKites intern! 🏢 How did you secure your Summer internship especially in a competitive job market and city like Chicago? Last fall I traveled with some of our supply chain department faculty and fellow students to CSCMP, a large industry conference in Orlando, Florida. I met some of the FourKites team at their conference booth. After a great conversation with a few of the team members, I maintained the relationship I made at the conference throughout the school year. When we neared summer, I began talking to them about opportunities and that led me to do my internship here! 💼 How has your leadership position as president of Arkansas Supply Chain Association prepared you for your internship and for future roles after graduation? Being a leader in a student organization has been one of the most beneficial opportunities I have had in my time here at Walton. Being surrounded by like minded students that are determined and driven to succeed in the supply chain industry creates an amazing environment for yourself to succeed. Going into my career and internship, I felt extremely prepared to tackle complex problems and come with a wide range of knowledge I have learned as a result of being president of ASCA. 💡 What advice would you give to your freshman year self? My advice to my freshman year self would be two things. One, experience as much as possible. Case studies, school sponsored trips, industry events, and guest speaker events can provide you with early exposure and knowledge about your industry. Getting involved in this way can show you what your industry is like outside of the classroom. Second, make relationships with your faculty. A lot of your professors have spent a [significant] amount of time in the workforce in your field. Building these relationships can open up endless opportunities for you and give you a wider network as you search for jobs/internships.

Preparing to start my summer internship next week at Rent-A-Center fulfilling a supply chain role at the company. I am excited to use skills learned in my many supply chain classes I have already taken at the University of Arkansas. #SupplyChainU #WaltonSupplyChain

Here is a quick video I made to recap my summer internship at HatLaunch. #supplychainu #waltonsupplychain J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas

Earlier today, I had the privilege of attending the Lehigh Valley Internship Summit by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp.. 📚 It was a valuable experience to learn about how companies across our region, like EnerSys, are utilizing interns to drive strategic objectives. The summit covered insightful topics like Generational Differences and Interns, as well as the influence of AI on internships. 💡 🧠 It was an excellent opportunity to network and expand my knowledge base. 🙌🏻 #Internship #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment

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

As we close out the first week of exciting programming for our 2024 intern class, we end our internship advice series with 2023 Supply Chain intern, Emmie Jackson's encouragement to approach internships with an open mind and the power of curiosity. Interns, share a memorable moment from week one in the comments below! #TargetInterns #WeAreTarget