Tag Archives: Mentor

The Value of Interns from a Two-Year Institution

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

One of the great challenges of working with community colleges and other two-year institutions is overcoming the misconceptions that exist. These schools do offer cost-effective means for entry-level college students to learn their own interests and abilities.  However, the student … Continue reading →

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Complete the Review Cycle: 360 Degree Evaluations

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Each quarter, reports are completed to establish a “360 degree” evaluation of the program from the perspective of the mentor, intern, and institution.  In the final week of the internship, the student will complete an evaluation which will include rating … Continue reading →

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Internships with Current Employers

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

We recognize that many of our students have ample employment opportunities that they currently work in.  Many times, we can develop viable internship opportunities that qualify for the program while working for an incumbent organization. There are three key components … Continue reading →

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Five Components of an Effective Internship Posting

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Once your organization has decided to develop an internship program, start the process of creating your internship posting.  This is where you set the expectations of the internship. Be descriptive without being excessive.  A long posting will likely be skimmed … Continue reading →

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