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AN INSIDE LOOK AT CREA’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ... Over the last three years, our summer internship program has evolved and we have been working on fine-tuning it to provide the best, well-rounded experience for our interns. During the year, we host anywhere from four to six full-time summer interns for a 12-week period. collect feedback to continuously improve CREA’s internship program for the following years’ “class”. net and the Indiana Chamber, networking with other central Indiana interns, participating in continuing education events, and simply having a chance to explore Indianapolis destinations like the Indianapolis Zoo, Children’s Museum and The Symphony. As part of community engagement, we also partner with Second Helpings for an afternoon of volunteering together in their Hunger Relief Kitchen.
After on-boarding, interns are provided with a detailed weekly event schedule of specific group activities, including an introduction to our industry andweekly lunch-and-learns provided by each department within CREA. These lunch-and-learns allow interns to get a basic understanding how each department fits within the organization, how employees interact with other departments, and how individuals were introduced to the industry and to CREA. To better familiarize themselves, interns have the opportunity to enjoy lunch with CEO, Jeff Whiting, and other executive staff, as well as participate in company sponsored social events.
After recruiting, interviewing and extending offers for our paid internships, we take great care in on- boarding the group, getting them acquainted with each other, and assigning each a mentor from within their department to provide support for the entirety of the program. The stage is set with a meeting to discuss expectations and goals from managers and interns alike. There is a formal check-in at the midway mark, as well as an evaluation of the program at the end. We always
All of these scheduled events are in addition to their daily work schedule within their specific department, participating in meetings, and contributing to actual, meaningful projects and tasks. We have hosted 23 interns so far and are already excited for the summer and intern “class” of 2020!
CREA partners with Indiana INTER.
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