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 Program Overview

Welcome to Intern Impact our Summer College Internship Program, a dynamic initiative designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry by connecting ambitious college students with businesses in their respective study fields. This program aims to provide valuable real-world experience to students while offering businesses a fresh perspective and the opportunity to shape the future workforce.

Program Objectives

• Student Development: Provide college students with hands-on experience in their chosen field, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations and gain a deeper understanding of industry practices.
• Industry Exposure: Expose students to the day-to-day operations, challenges, and opportunities within businesses related to their academic discipline, fostering a holistic understanding of their field.
• Networking Opportunities: Facilitate networking between interns, industry professionals, and fellow interns, creating valuable connections that can potentially lead to future collaborations or employment opportunities.
• Business Engagement: Encourage businesses to actively participate in shaping the next generation of professionals by sharing their expertise, insights, and industry-specific knowledge with interns.
• Foster New Talent: We are hoping to find talent that will relocate to our area after graduation it increase our workforce and the talent available to local businesses. 

Businesses we learn more and sign up below!

Know or have a college student who would be interested in a summer internship in their field of studies? Send them this flyer so they can apply too! 

UNbelievable Workplaces Celebration

Join us in celebrating these UNbelievable Workplaces as we recognize them for the work that they do, the cultures that they've created, and being a human-centered businesses. 

And while you are there celebrating, join us for an enlightening journey as we delve into the art of crafting a purposeful and thriving organizational culture. In a world where cultures can either be designed with intention or left to develop by default, discover the power of shaping your culture deliberately.

Culture by Design vs. Default: Unearth the fundamental differences between a culture intentionally designed and one that evolves by default. Learn how a thoughtful approach can lead to a workplace that fosters innovation, creativity, and employee satisfaction.

You Won! Now What?: Explore the aftermath of success and the critical role culture plays in sustaining and maximizing your victories. Discover strategies to leverage your achievements and maintain momentum for future triumphs.

3 Key Components of a Thriving Culture:

Shared & Inspiring Vision

Collaboration

Empowerment

Leaders of Integrity

Leaders of Integrity, this program will include four professional development workshops hosted by the CB Chamber and facilitated by Casey Putney, The Engagement Institute.

Talent Listening Session

Goodwill is opening a training center at the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus so we are soon to be neighbors. They are inviting leaders from the community to participate in conversations to help them identify additional training and service needs in the community. The CB Chamber is co-hosting this conversation specifically for CB Chamber members.

Additionally, Goodwill wants to develop relationships to send you talent referrals.

We hope you can join us for this community discussion.  Lunch will be provided. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions. 

If you have a program or announcement that you'd like shared with members of the CB Chamber Workforce Collaborative, please submit them below.