Valley Internship Experience Workgroup

Welcome, employers and community partners, to the first ever edition of

Virginia Talent & Opportunity Partnership—VIEW’s Monthly Newsletter!

VTOP-VIEW Partnerships & Spotlights

Simone & Tuesday:

Having a Team is Critical


Entrepreneur Simone McKelvey is always on the go. Between having a full-time job in higher education, owning her small business Simone & Tuesday, and recently becoming a home-based travel agent, she found herself needing a few extra pairs of helping hands—hands she found in interns.


Read more to learn about Simone's experience hosting interns through VTOP-VIEW.

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Intern Spotlight: Meet Emma Davis

Upcoming Events

Handshake Webinar-Hosted by Greater August Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, September 17 | 12-1PM

Online


"Join us for an informative free Handshake Webinar designed specifically for employers! Our presenter, Suzie Dull from the Mary Baldwin University McCree Center for Life Success will provide attendees information on how to leverage Handshake, the leading platform connecting employers with top talent from colleges and universities. Whether you've never heard of Handshake or are new to Handshake, this session will provide valuable insights to help you attract and hire the best talent. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your recruiting strategy and build your future workforce!”


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Internships - Getting Started

Wednesday, September 18 | 12-1PM

Online


Did you know that interns are a good source of new talent for your business? Interns can offer new perspectives, knowledge and techniques to address business challenges and projects. Find out how to get started with hosting interns in this interactive session. Bring your questions!


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Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit

Tuesday, October 15 | 8:30AM-4:30PM

JMU Festival Conference & Student Center


"The Shenandoah Valley Collaborative Economic Summit will take a solutions-focused and collaborative approach and bring together people from across the valley working to address issues in housing, childcare, transportation, and workforce development."


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V-TOP-VIEW’s Developing an Internship Program Workshop

Friday, October 18 | 9-11AM

JMU IceHouse | 2nd Floor


Join us for a free in-person workshop to complete training required to access VTOP’s intern-wage matching funds. Learn more about establishing a quality, mutually beneficial internship program and network with other professionals who are embarking on the same journey of hiring interns.


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Shenandoah Valley Internship Symposium

Thursday, November 7 | 9AM-12PM

Laurel Ridge Community College


Calling all for-profit and non-profit employers from any industry, of any size, from sole proprietors to large companies and organizations. Want to start, expand, or enhance your internship program? This event is for you! Why attend? Discover the benefits, “how-tos,” and best practices for accessing talent through internships. Learn how hosting interns provides an excellent ROI: for a small investment of resources, you will reap great rewards for your business or organization!


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