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Course Description:
Join us for an in depth look at the North Carolina Division of Purchase & Contract internship program emphasizing hands-on experiences, real responsibilities, and meaningful work. Learn how this immersive recruitment and talent development approach has inspired a new generation of procurement officials and public servants.
Presenters: Tirrell Honablew – Education Program Coordinator & David O’Neal – State Chief Procurement Officer
Learning Objectives:
Describe key components of North Carolina’s Purchase & Contract Aspiring Procurement Professionals internship program
Describe features and curriculum that make the program innovative and effective
Identify steps to adapt and adopt a similar approach to internship initiatives in other procurement offices