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    SHRMA presents: The Ins and Outs of Internships

    Date: March 10, 2015, 11:30am – 1:30pm
    Organizer:
    Shauneen Scott
    Location:
    Mexico Room #304, Broadway Commons 1300 Broadway St, Salem, Oregon
    Price:
    $16.00 per SHRM members. $20.00 for non-members.
    Event Type:
    Meeting
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    A recent SHRM survey found that approximately one-third (34%) of organizations increased their hiring of interns in the last two years.  More organizations are recognizing the benefits of internship programs, such as gaining additional help with operations and building the talent of the future workforce.

    It is clear that students gain a great deal from working as interns. In today's tight job market, internships have rapidly become a prerequisite for many full-time positions.  The result is an increased demand among students for internship positions and a pool of high-value, cost effective talent for employers to recruit.

    But what are the key benefits to your organization should you decide to work with interns? Businesses report the following benefits from working with interns:

    ·         The opportunity to screen and work with potential entry-level employees prior to making a full-time commitment

    ·         Reduced turnover and training among entry-level employees who were former interns

    ·         This is financially favorable for the hiring organization

    ·         A chance for junior-level managers within your organization to gain supervisory experience

    ·         The convenience and flexibility of hiring additional staff during peak seasons

    ·         Good "word-of-mouth" in the recruiting marketplace and an increased pool of qualified candidates to meet future recruiting needs.
     

    During this meeting, SHRMA presents a panel of experts on all aspects of internship:  Recruitment, best practices, do’s and don’ts and legal issues.

    Panel Members

    ·          Beth Ursin, Willamette University, MBA Career Center

    ·          Adry Clark, PhD. Western Oregon University Service Learning & Career Development

    ·          Jennifer Paul, JD, Employment Attorney, Saalfeld Griggs, PC

    ·          Karlina Christensen, Gannet Company, Inc.

    ·          An undergraduate and graduate student intern

    Programs goals include learning the following:

    ·         What are internships?

    ·         How will your organization benefit from hiring an intern?

    ·         Recruiting interns – connecting with colleges

    ·         Legal aspects of internships

    ·         Internship best practices – how to set up a great internship program

     

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