Cathy Henesey, a career services manager at Children's Medical Center, discusses internships and cooperative education (co-ops) with university representatives. She emphasizes being interactive rather than lecturing and using consistent terminology. Groups were divided to represent companies and universities to discuss standardizing the internship/co-op process and better preparing candidates. Metrics, understanding business operations, and sharing best practices were also mentioned.

1. Cathy Henesey, SPHR Manager, Career Services Children’s Medical Center July 28, 2011

2. Must be interactive ….lecturing is boring Intern vs. COOP definitions – let’s speak same language We don’t need to talk about the benefits, right? Don’t evaluate the integration, just evaluate the data… in other words, don’t think how on earth am I going to implement that…think about whether it is a good idea. If it makes business sense, then you make it happen. Start thinking like a CFO - $$ I am not always right …….. just don’t tell my husband

3. Divide into 4 groups 2 groups are going to represent the company Develop a Company name per group Elect a Chief Presenting Officer (spokesperson ) 2 groups are going to be the university side Develop a College/University Name per group Elect a Dean of the College (spokesperson)

4. Company University

5. One point of contact for all internships and coops; dealing with different departments creates duplicate work……costs more $$ More candidates for COOPs – need to sell to parents especially in this age of helicopter parents Need class credits for program especially COOPs…this encourages more participation Well prepared candidates for interviewing, resume review, etc. Get small players in the game easier – get more students pla Resume books and/or SKYPE Fairs

6. Company University

7. Understand how a business or business unit runs Predict and follow trends in the industry Metrics, metrics, metrics Be a trusted advisor and soundboard to the company Understand how your university can offer something unique. What makes you “different”? Share best practices with other companies and even other universities

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