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Internships:
Creating a Win-Win Experience for Everyone
Where do you stand?
Name TitleWhy did you stand where you did?What do you hope to learn?
What is an internship?
What is an internship?
Structured, supervised Short-term (usually one term or one year) Perform tasks/projects to gain practical
experienceAll levels of educationTraditional and non-traditional students Community membersDone for college credit or notBenefits both the intern and the
organization
Paid or Unpaid?
Fair Labor Standards Act
1.Training similar to that found in a vocational school or educational instruction
2.For the benefit of the intern3.Interns do not displace regular employees;
they work under supervision of staff4.Employer receives no immediate
advantage5.Interns are not entitled to a job6.Intern is not entitled to wages for their time
Six requirements for an ethically sound unpaid internship
Good news!There’s an exception for the public sector and non-profits.
Ethical internships
How can interns help you?
Making it a win-win experience
What are the benefits for the intern?How do learners, staff or the program
benefit?
Tips for a successful internship
Plan in advanceInterview for the best candidateLearn about the intern’s strengthsBe clear about your goals Incorporate the intern’s goalsCreate a work plan togetherCheck in regularlyAsk for feedbackCelebrate!
Write a position description
Create an internship work plan
Questions, thoughts, suggestions…
What will you take away from today’s conference?
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