Intern Bridge is thrilled to host a comprehensive virtual webcast in celebration of Internship Awareness Month. This engaging session is designed for organizations looking to elevate their internship programs and seamlessly transition their talented interns into full-time professionals.

Throughout this webcast, you will have the opportunity to connect with industry leaders who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. We will share a blend of proven strategies and cutting-edge practices that are essential for crafting a strong internship program that yield conversion results. These insights will focus on developing a structured approach that not only retains but actively engages top talent, ensuring their growth and satisfaction.

Key aspects of the session will include detailed discussions on:

• Effective onboarding processes to integrate interns into your team.
• Development opportunities that align with career trajectories and organizational needs.
• Feedback mechanisms and performance assessments to foster professional growth.
• Networking and mentoring programs to build connections and community.
• Strategies to create a compelling value proposition for interns to join your team permanently.

Join us to discover how to covert your internsransform your internship program into a powerhouse of opportunity that nurtures future leaders and innovates within your organization.

YOUR FACILITATOR

Christine Barkley is the Director of Curriculum, Research & Programming. She is now responsible for managing the Total Internship Management workshops helping employers and educational institutions build, maintain, sustain, and grow internship and other forms of experiential education programs and initiatives. Christine is uniquely skilled at integrating the designing thinking mindsets and practices into her work with employers and is constantly evolving workshop curriculum to encourage HR professionals to learn by doing and through feedback to identify new solutions.

Christine earned a master’s degree from Penn State University as well as two bachelor’s degrees in Education and Mathematics from the State University of New York at Cortland. During her time at the University of South Carolina, she also earned 2 certifications: one in Supervisory Essentials and one in Effective Management.