meeting internship requirements in tough economic times
DESCRIPTION
What economic downturn? Come learn how academy leaders and advisory boards can set up meaningful internship experiences for Academies of Engineering—even in tough times. Strategies will be offered and demonstrated to ensure company participation and future board representation.TRANSCRIPT
Meeting Internship Requirements
In Tough Economic Times
Presented by: Ms. Beatrice Arvie
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Challenges
Inability to provide salary Age restrictions Lack of job experience Transportation Lack of preparation Not enough providers
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Develop a process and implement it.
Employer relationshipsStudent preparation
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Employer relationships
Each advisory board member company provides at least two
interns….
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Internship Workshop
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Workplace etiquette and attire
Curricular backbone
School-Based Strategies
What does the school do to prepare the student for the placement?
National Job Shadow Day
Engineering Week Activities
National Job Shadow Day
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Lasting relationships
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A day in the workplace
CSRS/GARRARD
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Debriefing and journaling
Sam, Austin and Steven
Engineering Week Activities
Engineering Week Activities
Engineering Week Activities
Engineering Week Activities
School-Based Strategies
What does the school do to
process the experience during and after?
Journals and writing assignments
Post-field seminars
Post-field seminar
School-Based Strategies
What does the school do to
connect it to other learning?
activity
List each possible provider organization related to your academy theme
Secure a contact name.Invite them as a resource speakerCall or email the contact to request a
meetingInvite potential providers to your site to visit
the classes during instructional time to see first hand what students are learning relating to their
Field.
Assignment
Group academies by tables 1. Brainstorm and list possible businesses 2. How could you use someone from other
academies in your themed academy? 3. How are you going to contact those
businesses? Group presentations
Key points to take away
Be creative Build relationships Think outside the box Prepare the students Have students present at events Open your doors for visits Market your program everywhere
Resources
NAF Internship Toolkit http://naf.org/resources/internship-toolkit-pdf
NAF Gold Standards for Internshipshttp://naf.org/files/press_release/2010/03/InternshipGoldStandards_onesheet.pdf
Questions?