BUILD YOUR TALENT PIPELINE AT INTERNOKC
moments, the relationship an intern develops with a mentor or coworker may change the trajectory of his or her career and life. The program features five fast-moving breakout sessions on real-world resources to help interns prepare for their future professional roles, including: • Strategies for Managing Time and Priorities • Understanding the Money Behind Benefits and Job Offers • How to Build a Network and Find Success in the Job Search • Strategies for Technology That Will Help You Stand Out • Finding Your Voice and Making a Difference from Where You Are The day will conclude with an inspiring presentation from Dr. Cecelia Robinson-Woods, superintendent of Millwood Public Schools. She will discuss practical resiliency and how to use setbacks and disappointments to keep you moving toward professional and personal success. Built into the programming will be some surprise guests, prizes, interactive technology and even the opportunity to earn a Professional Development Micro- credential in real-time during the event. This technology is powered by the Chamber's partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma’s LX Studios. Employers interested in enrolling their interns for this summer’s InternOKC program can do so by visiting internokc.com. The registration fee per intern is $150 for Chamber members and $250 for nonmembers. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Love’s Travel Stops.
As employers focus on their intern to employee pipeline, it is vital to ensure that potential employee is engaged with the company and the city. InternOKC is the perfect opportunity for that, with added soft skills critical to employees making a transition from school to work. The Chamber is quickly gearing up for its 2023 edition of InternOKC and there is still time for businesses across the Greater Oklahoma City region to register their interns for this popular and successful training program. The one-day event will be held June 27 at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. With feedback from participating companies, the event is transitioning from three afternoon sessions to a one-day conference- style program. As the Chamber works with employers across the city, many are using internships as a kind of "on-the- job" training opportunity to see if the students are good fits for their organizations. While not every internship ends in a job offer, it is not uncommon for employers to uncover a great talent that will be a fit for their organization in the future. Ensuring that new graduates and learners entering the workforce are prepared for success is a guiding mission of InternOKC. "We want to see our young talent stay in Oklahoma City, start their careers and ultimately be successful in those careers," said Lee Copeland, the Chamber’s director of business and talent growth. InternOKC attendees will begin the day by hearing from keynote speaker Taylor Doe, an OKC entrepreneur and thought leader. He will share how, in pivotal
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