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Making the Most of Internships

Do you have a student intern? Do you want a student intern? Do you know how to get an intern? How do you make the internship a valuable experience for you and the intern?    
 

Learn Everything You Need to Know to Develop a Successful Internship Program 
 
Making the Most of Internships
December 2nd (8:30AM-11:30AM)
Roanoke College, Wortmann Ballroom
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Student internships are valuable and productive opportunities for your company, regional economy, and tomorrow's workforce. But too often, employers don't know enough about nurturing and developing student interns to make the experience worthwhile for all parties involved. We invite you to a workshop that will help you make the most of internship opportunities.

Discussion Points and Take-Aways:
  • Designing and internship program
  • Interviewing and selecting an intern
  • Internship and cooperative education programs
  • Credit vs. non-credit
  • Paying vs. non-paying
  • Supervising a student intern
  • Expectations and special projects
The registration deadline is November 24th and the cost to attend is $10, which includes a continental breakfast and workshop materials. Sponsored by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ferrum College, Hollins University, Radford University, Roanoke College, and Virginia Tech. Please contact Toni McLawhorn at Roanoke College if you have any questions, (540)375-2303.