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Course Description:
One of the main goals of NASPO’s academic initiatives is to assist states in developing a pipeline of new talent to join the workforce. We will hear from two states who have implemented an internship program and have successfully transitioned student interns into full-time staff members in their offices.
Learning Objectives
1. To discuss the elements of a successful internship program.
2. To develop strategies on how to create a talent pipeline in your own state.