Learn from a panel of experienced, local Internship Coordinators as they share successes and challenges from their collective experiences working with students. Participants will gain real world advice and best practices for quality internship program from their colleagues in the field. In addition to the panel, representatives from Virginia State University's Career Services will provide an overview of the recruitment process for internships.

Panelist:

Joan Fallon, Office of Randy Forbes

Dwala Ferrell, Pathways

Selena Jackson, Petersburg Chamber of Commerce

Kim Willis Miles, Petersburg Department of Social Services

Moderated by:

Valerie Liggins, The Cameron Foundation

Preparing to Recruit: Overview of Internship Recruitment Process at VSU:

Yolanda Crewe, VSU Career Services

Darrell Easter, VSU Career Services

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

9am - 11am

Hopewell Library

209 East Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860