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Sherry DoodyHR Executive
SDoody Consulting
Amanda AvilaTalent Development Manager
Prima Civitas Foundation
Employer Internship Training Session
Today’s Agenda
• Interns today• 5 Steps essential for structuring program• Best (& worst) practices• How to recruit interns• How to identify potential internship opportunities
within your organization• Resources• FAQs
Employer Internship Training Session
• When you hear “internship”, what do you think?• Only for large organizations? • That you had a bad experience in the past
and would rather not deal with interns?
• Not sure how to get started, similar to hiring a regular employee.
Employer Internship Training Session
Who are today’s interns?
• High School students• College students
Traditional Non-traditional
• Career changers
Employer Internship Training SessionEmployer Benefits
• Opportunity to create workforce pipeline• 10,000 “Baby Boomers” turn 65 every day
• Start-ups• Interns can bridge skills gaps through
connecting employers to education• Great way to groom future leadership• Return On Investment (ROI)• Promess Inc, Hart Davidson Design (HDD)
Employer Internship Training Session
How to get started:
Look at what can be completed by an intern
• Review job descriptions for each department• Identify capacity issues• Do you have projects on your wish list?• Determine the needed skills• Create a specific intern job description/work
plan
Employer Internship Training Session
• Budget• $10/hour ($7.45 min. wage + payroll
taxes) x 150 hours $1500.00
• Stipends• Monthly $$• Gas cards + pizza
Employer Internship Training Session
Potential Funding SourceSmall Company Internship Award (SCIA)• $25,000 in matching funds available through
the Michigan Corporate Relations Network
Employer Internship Training Session
Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program
Step 1: Set goals and policies for the internship program What is the main goal for your organization’s internship
program? Who will supervise and mentor the intern?
Step 2: Write a plan for the internship opportunity Create Work Plan Can the intern be involved in other areas?
Meetings Training/Seminars
Employer Internship Training Session
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Employer Internship Training Session
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Workshop on Creating an Intern Program for Your Arts or Culture
Employer Internship Training Session
Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program
Step 3: Recruit a qualified intern• Contact local high school, college or university• Local networking groups• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Michigan Shifting Gears program
Interview interns as you would employees Extend offer to chosen candidate Notify candidates who were not selected
Employer Internship Training Session
MEDC’sMichigan Shifting Gears Program (MiSG)
• Program overview• How can you benefit?
Scan the QR code for more info
Employer Internship Training Session
Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship Program
Step 4: Manage the intern• Orientation-without overload
• Don’t make assumptions• Talk about attire, perfume, schedule, etc.
• Give the intern resources needed to function• Computer• Phone• Access to server/share drive
• Monitor & evaluate interns progress• Weekly meetings• 30-60-90 day progress reviews
Employer Internship Training Session
Five-Steps to Developing a Quality Internship ProgramStep 5: Conduct exit interviews and follow-up• Use feedback to track/improve your internship program• Communicate with Career Advisor• Have Intern prepare and deliver an exit presentation to
leadership
FAQ’s
What is required of the employer if the internship is for credit?
What is the difference between an intern and volunteer? What is the standard length of an internship? How many employees do you have to have in order to use
interns? Can we use interns for positions that deal w/confidential
info? What should I do if the intern is not working out?
Resources
Resources mentioned today can be found on the Prima Civitas website at http://bit.ly/
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Thank you to the Michigan Non-Profit
Association!
Amanda Avilaa.avila@primacivitas.org
517-488-9777
That Michigan ShowSundays 4:00 pm on 1240 AM WJIM
(iTunes & Internet radio)
http://www.primacivitas.org/http://www.hellowestmichigan.com/
@AmandaPCF@Sherrydoody
Amanda AvilaSherry Pfaff-Doody
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