AISES Internship Program Management

AISES Internship Program

American Indian Science and Engineering Society, March 2021 - Present

Objective: To develop and oversee a summer internship program aimed at providing valuable learning experiences for Indigenous STEM students while benefiting corporate and federal partners through fresh talent and contributions.

Program Design and Structure:

  • Designed a structured internship program, outlining objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaborated with corporate and federal partners to identify internship roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with their internship goals.
  • Created comprehensive internship guidelines and policies, emphasizing the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Recruitment and Selection:

  • Established recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • Implemented a rigorous screening process, including interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
  • Selected and onboarded interns, providing them with a clear understanding of their roles and expectations.

Mentorship and Training:

  • Instructed prospective interns on interview and networking tips.
  • Monitored interns' progress and provided regular feedback to ensure a meaningful learning experience.

Project Assignments:

  • Ensured that intern assignments contributed to the organization's ongoing projects and goals.
  • Conducted periodic evaluations of intern performance, recognizing outstanding contributions.

Networking and Events:

  • Organized networking events, seminars, and workshops to expose interns to various internship opportunities with our internship partners.
  • Fostered a collaborative and inclusive environment, facilitating connections between interns and prospective internship employers.

Feedback and Evaluation:

  • Solicited feedback from interns throughout their internship experience to gather insights into program effectiveness.
  • Conducted exit interviews to assess interns' overall satisfaction and gather suggestions for program improvement.
  • Reviewed program outcomes against established KPIs, continuously refining the program based on data-driven insights.

Community Engagement:

  • Developed partnerships with educational institutions to expand the internship program's reach.
  • Collaborated with other Indigenous professionals on outreach to enhance efforts in intern recruitment.

Results and Impact:Project Title: AISES Internship Program

Duration: March 2021 - Present

Objective: To develop and oversee a summer internship program aimed at providing valuable learning experiences for Indigenous STEM students while benefiting corporate and federal partners through fresh talent and contributions.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Program Design and Structure:

  • Designed a structured internship program, outlining objectives, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Collaborated with corporate and federal partners to identify internship roles and responsibilities, ensuring alignment with their internship goals.
  • Created comprehensive internship guidelines and policies, emphasizing the organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Recruitment and Selection:

  • Established recruitment strategies to attract top-tier candidates from diverse academic backgrounds.
  • Implemented a rigorous screening process, including interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
  • Selected and onboarded interns, providing them with a clear understanding of their roles and expectations**.**

Mentorship and Training:

  • Instructed prospective interns on interview and networking tips.
  • Monitored interns' progress and provided regular feedback to ensure a meaningful learning experience**.**

Project Assignments:

  • Ensured that intern assignments contributed to the organization's ongoing projects and goals.
  • Conducted periodic evaluations of intern performance, recognizing outstanding contributions.

Networking and Events:

  • Organized networking events, seminars, and workshops to expose interns to various internship opportunities with our internship partners.
  • Fostered a collaborative and inclusive environment, facilitating connections between interns and prospective internship employers.

Feedback and Evaluation:

  • Solicited feedback from interns throughout their internship experience to gather insights into program effectiveness.
  • Conducted exit interviews to assess interns' overall satisfaction and gather suggestions for program improvement.
  • Reviewed program outcomes against established KPIs, continuously refining the program based on data-driven insights.
  • Community Engagement:
  • Developed partnerships with educational institutions to expand the internship program's reach.
  • Collaborated with other Indigenous professionals on outreach to enhance efforts in intern recruitment.

Results and Impact:

  • Over 3 years, the internship program has successfully onboarded and mentored 13 interns, fostering their growth and development.
  • Increased federal and corporate partner internship budget by 75%.
  • The program has received positive feedback from interns, with 92% rating their experience as highly valuable for their career development.
  • Internship program alumni have gone on to make significant contributions to their respective fields, reflecting the program's impact on talent cultivation.