Internship Program

Dr. Patricia Hernandez

&

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson

CBU Online

and Professional Studies

Success Stories:Jenny Miner

Shayna Moreno

Andrew Hochradel

Experience and Skills:

Students have various skills including; public relations, publication, research and social media campaign skills

The New Job Interview

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Considerations When Hiring Interns

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Good or Bad?

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Compensation?

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Are They Worth It?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/18/how-can-interns-help-your-company_n_918983.html

Internship Purpose

To attract top quality interns, employers understand the benefits to the student and structure internships in a way that the experience benefits both the student and the employer

How Small Businesses Benefit

1) Students are highly motivated & energetic

2) Cost – effective work force w/out long term commitments

3) Allows mentorship opportunity

4) Brings new/innovative ideas to employer

5) Great w/ tech and social media

6) Strengthen bond w/ institution (image)

Intern Benefits

•Receive professional mentoring•Gain professional work experience•Establish a professional network•Make their academic studies more relevant•Provide pre-professional experience with an opportunity to learn within their field of study

Do I Provide Office or Workspace?

•33 % of employers hire virtual interns

•An office is not required; interns can meet with you to plan campaigns & work from their own personal laptops.

Compensation?

•Students complete the internship for school credit (units) or pay.

•CBU has a procedure for internships including a written evaluation at the end of the term.

Time Required?

•1-unit internship = 40 hours

•3-unit internship = 120 hours

•Volunteer or pay = hours negotiable

Specific Tasks?

• Create brochures and flyers

• Assist with special projects/event planning

• Organize and perform research projects/market research

• Develop special promotional campaigns on various social media platforms.

•Manage Social Media

•Develop Strategic Social Media Plans

Thank You From CBU OPS

Contact InformationMike Bishop, Associate Director mbishop@calbaptist.edu

951 343-5031

Dr. Patricia Hernandez phernandez@calbaptist.edu

951 343-3979

Dr. Mary Ann Pearson mpearson@calbaptist.edu

951 343-3967