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Internship Overview

Great interns can bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm to their organizations.

Some companies struggle with their internship program to set an appropriate budget, deployment of strategic master plan, or experienced management to effectively achieve desired results; while others aspiring to establish programs; lack the required expertise, experience and, or personnel for successful implementation. Here’s how we can help

Our services include:

We help our clients achieve desired outcomes, such as increased retention rates, improved program efficiency and enhanced employer brand reputation.

Intern Program Design & Development

Many companies contemplate the possible advantages of designing and building an internship program; but are unsure about where to start & how to successfully implement it. Year after year the topic is discussed at meetings in hopes of finally getting the right juju & the stars aligned to produce the magic beans that will grow into the long sort after intern program that will spring forth a master class of exceptional employees. But alas, that elusive day remains out of reach. The simple truth lies with realizing that what is required is an unshakeable commitment to properly train inhouse personnel to spearhead the task, or to contract a professional agency to undertake the design and implementation of a program. Our goal is to work diligently with our clients to ensure your aspirations become a reality.

Program Customization

When properly designed, an internship program’s purpose is to integrate new talent into the company’s workforce with the intent to educate, train and achieve established goals; thereby effectively identifying future long term employable prospects for the organization directly after completion of their collegiate curriculum. By so doing, companies effectively reduce employment costs associated with customary labor market recruiting methods; while fostering a sense of inclusion gained from prior favorable experience with the company’s internship program. At Internity Consulting, we are acutely aware that some companies though similar in size, may have different needs and expectations and therefore require a different approach and strategy to successfully achieve desired results. We are able to tailor action plans to suit your specific needs.

Recruitment and Selection Strategy

A cornerstone of a first-rate internship program is the recruitment and selection strategy. It involves creating a detailed approach, centered around effective advertising, a targeted selection process, while ensuring a positive experience for interns. The focus is to entice qualified candidates and evaluate their suitability, and ultimately effectively integrate them into company culture.

To accomplish this, clear objectives must be established along with an action plan for the recruitment process with campus visits, clear and engaging job descriptions and a thorough impartial screening process, to name a few points.

Onboarding and Training Programs

The internship onboarding process exists to properly integrate interns into the company as seamlessly as possible by introducing them to their role, company culture, policies and procedures. The process educates interns on their role in the company, what they can expect and channels of support during their internship. A variety of activities & scheduled training should be used to accomplish this very crucial phase.

Employee turnover is an expensive reality. Proper indoctrination of interns can lead to highly productive, fully committed future employees; the opportunity should not be wasted. A well-run onboarding and training program can create the foundation for intern engagement, productivity & eventually future full-time hire.

Program Evaluation and Optimization

Whether your company has a long standing, or newly established internship program, evaluating and optimizing your program involves assessing various aspects to verify its effectiveness and benefits for the organization and the interns. A complete review of the various components of the program, including recruiting process, compensation, onboarding, mentoring, retention, feedback loops and the overall value to the organization. An example may be to determine if improvements can be made to the recruiting process to better attract a more diverse pool of candidates. Optimization objectives may explore tweaking the recruiting and, or onboarding processes, offering more attractive pay, or conducting exit interviews to gather intern feedback.

Our objective is to consistently provide our clients with practical, creative, yet cost effective solutions to assist them in crafting value driven internship programs that serve as a conduit for attracting talent, lowering costs, while promoting economic growth.