R.S.V.P. Luncheon at The Woods to highlight the benefits of internship programs
Posted on: 02/21
Today’s challenging business climate offers an opportunity for businesses and organizations to access talented student interns who are willing to put their creative energy to work, and on Thursday, March 12, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) and Indiana INTERNnet will host a luncheon event to help employers realize how they can maximize the benefits of internship programs.
“Indiana Internships: Moving Students from the Classroom to the Boardroom” will be held at SMWC from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Le Fer Hall Ballroom. Cost is $15 per person, which includes lunch and an internship manual.
During the event, Pam Norman, executive director of Indiana INTERNnet, will show attendees how easy it is to get an internship program designed and implemented, and an interactive panel of experienced internship local employers will highlight how to make a solid business case for hiring an intern.
Those in attendance will also receive information on how to design internship programs for their businesses and organizations, and they will get a chance to give direct feedback to SMWC staff and faculty about the quality of education for tomorrow’s workforce. Internship best practices contained in the Indiana Employer’s Guide to Internships will also be shared.
To register and make payment arrangements for this luncheon event, contact the SMWC Career Development Center at 812-535-5188 or career@smwc.edu. Registration deadline is March 6, 2009.
The SMWC Career Development Center is committed to providing SMWC students and alumnae/i with career-related services and resources, assisting in the exploration of career options, supporting and guiding sound vocational decision-making, engaging in experiential learning and preparing and supporting job search and graduate school endeavors.
The Career Development Center also assists employers in connecting with diverse pool of candidates, including a large adult student population with considerable life experience, as well as seasoned alumnae looking to advance or change their career fields. Employers are encouraged work in collaboration with the CDC to market their organizations and opportunities a variety of ways, including posting internship and job announcements, conducting on-campus information sessions, offering expertise and advice during classroom presentations, developing connections with faculty and participating in career fairs. More information about the SMWC Career Development Center is available online at career.smwc.edu.
Indiana INTERNnet is an internship-matching program linking employers, students, high schools, colleges and universities by providing both high-tech and high-touch support. It is a powerful high-tech Web-based search, matching and reporting system coupled with “high touch” personal assistance, a toll-free hotline to answer questions and provide internship guidance, resource materials, creating or expanding high quality internship opportunities within the state. More information is available online at www.indianaintern.net.
