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Great question. A good intern is looking for opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the projects that they are involved with. We like to talk about engineering being self-directed continuous learning, and interns that exhibit curiosity, that are unafraid of asking questions, and are willing to dig into a little research are going to excel. A good intern mentor and supervisor is planning ahead to identify those opportunities and "clear the deck" for intern participation. This might mean that productivity occasionally temporarily takes a back seat to creating enriching experiences, but that is absolutely a great investment in the long term for the intern and the company.

At my internship with Weber State Athletics I worked with people across different departments to set up for game days. Game days require good communication and teamwork. During game day we communicate with coaches to make sure things are set up how they would like them. This experience is teaching me about what goes on behind the scenes of sporting events. While doing research I found this article on Sports Marketing in the Digital Age: https://lnkd.in/g7UnfkHF

It’s intern season at BFW/Marcum! As we conduct regular check-ins with our interns, we would like to share valuable insights from seasoned professionals. Help us out by answering this question: What makes a great intern? Share your comments below!👇

All Recreational Therapists that have earned the credentials Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) have been interns before. Entry into the Recreational Therapy field needs to be reformed so students do not have to pay tuition to complete an internship away from their university campus. The National Council on Therapeutic Recreational Certification (NCTRC) should place the needs of incoming professionals above any university’s or employer’s financial motives. See how ludicrous this appears: pay $10,000.00 for tuition to not go to the college you just overpaid in order to work ~600 non-paid hours somewhere else, then pay $450.00 for a chance to enter the field. Our soon-to-be graduates should be boosted into professionalism, rather than having to dig themselves into a deep financial hole, or into mental exhaustion, just to get there. The excuse, “We all had to do it” is bogus. … Ironic how Recreational Therapy is supposed to be a field that cares deeply about mental health and wellness, but Recreational Therapy academia and professional organizations do not apply ethical codes of nonmaleficence to students or interns. It’s important as professionals to be cognizant of the circumstances of interns - All the more reason to give our interns the best possible learning experiences. Interns should be compensated by the host for the contributions made by the intern. This year, Indiana home and community-based Recreational Therapy providers formed a task force to help Indiana Medicaid determine new reimbursement rates (compensation). Only one of the providers mentioned the costs associated with hosting interns and the need for interns to be compensated - Necessary for growing our workforce in order to reduce service disparities. If you are an intern, or will soon be an intern, please stand up for yourself. Choose internship hosts that advocate for you as an intern from the beginning - Do not choose to intern for organizations that simply use your free labor as a cheap recruitment tool to funnel you into employment or contracting just to grow their organization. A big red flag is if an internship host waits until the conclusion of your internship to present a job offer - Interns prefer to know where and what their professional role will be in advance! Hold the organization you are interning with accountable. Please help improve your internship organization with your latest and greatest educations! You are the future! I have a deep desire for the entire Recreational Therapy internship system to improve! If interested in an internship with Assisted Independence, LLC, please visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eHP_hkHn Would love to hear more about anyone’s internship experiences anywhere.

Our incredible interns wowed everyone with their awesome presentations at the Leadership Practice EXPO for the Pitch and Presentation course! We’re so proud of their hard work and dedication. Want to follow in their footsteps? With Nobel Internship, you learn to lead your peers while leveling up your tech and leadership skills. Comment your career plans for this summer! #onlineinternship #leadershippractice #internsuccess #pitch #presentations #techskills #leadershipskills #hardwork #dedication #careergoals #summerplans #futureleaders

With National Intern Day around the corner, we want to give you an inside look at how we are redefining the intern game - check out our latest article 'Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders Today: The Impact of Rising’s Interns' to learn about our intern program, and how former interns have become leaders of our team today. Read the article here ➡ https://lnkd.in/g6sbUZRz

To my connections at Financial Planning firms: if you want to craft internship experiences that celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity, and harness the unique strengths of all individuals, check out these upcoming webinars from BLX:

Internship Project Showcase: Unveiling Chess Ace Strategies 📊 During my internship at clumoss.com, I had the incredible opportunity to work on a project that delved into the world of chess strategy, aptly named "Chess Ace." In this video, I'm excited to share the key insights, strategies, and innovations I've contributed to the Chess Ace project. From sharpening opening moves to mastering endgame tactics, this presentation covers it all, with practical takeaways for chess enthusiasts and strategists alike. https://lnkd.in/d2fh-B7K

Check out Public Allies National Board member and staff alum, Marc McAleavey, MSW's, blog post on leadership development! In this piece, he shares his belief that everyone has the capacity and skills to step up and lead positive change in their communities. ⭐ "Public Allies believes that everyone leads: that leadership isn’t a position, but actions we take. Through this, I have come to know that leadership is like a muscle that everyone has... However, when we marry our gifts and talents with the hopes and dreams of our neighbors, our leadership muscles grow and thrive in the power of community."