{"id":7361,"date":"2010-09-17T18:27:52","date_gmt":"2010-09-17T22:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/hr\/2010\/09\/building-a-successful-internship-program.html"},"modified":"2010-09-17T18:27:52","modified_gmt":"2010-09-17T22:27:52","slug":"building-a-successful-internship-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.albany.com\/hr\/2010\/09\/building-a-successful-internship-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Successful Internship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What does it take to build a successful internship program? Here are some items to consider<\/p>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>1. A structured job description of the internship<\/div>\n<div>2. Key relationship development with the interns and management<\/div>\n<div>3. A solid interview process for placement<\/div>\n<div>4. A strong relationship with schools, colleges, and businesses to find and develop interns<\/div>\n<div>5. Educational components that add value to the relationship<\/div>\n<div>6. Possible opportunities for placement at the company after the internship is over<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>These are but six components that make internships effective. Sometimes, the key is #7<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>7. Bring in a consultant or expert in the field to oversee the internship program in lieu of an HR department or training department<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>What prevents a number of companies from instituting internships is not having someone on staff who can manage the process remotely or on-site. Contact me for a free consultation on how to build a successful internship program into your business, no matter the size. Even businesses with less than 10 employees can capitalize on local talent through internships.<\/div>\n<div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Robert J. 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