Host an Intern

Hosting an Intern can be one of the most rewarding and insightful moves an organization or business can make.

Close the skill gap and retain local talent- Help a student develop important workplace skills such as professionalism, leadership, and effective communication, while developing future high school and community college graduates to contribute value-adding work to your business now and in the future.
Give back to the community- Hiring interns not only helps students in your community get started, it enhances the local workforce as a whole and creates more visibility for your organization.
Take on creative and advanced projects- Interns often bring enthusiasm, positive energy, and a new perspective while increasing your bandwidth for new projects.

Be able to hire an intern full-time at (at least) minimum wage for 8-10 weeks (mid-June through late-August, varies by employer)
Have an employee who is willing to mentor an intern
Have the office/floor/work space to house an intern
The best internships are project-based and supply interns with real-world experience that helps shape their future career aspirations.

HOW TO BECOME A TILLAMOOK WORKS HOST

The best internships are project-based, with clearly defined deliverables and purposeful, value-adding work that encourages students to apply their skills.
Students should be given a central project or task that can be completed in a pre-determined timeline.
Duties and tasks can evolve, but when there is a lack of bandwidth to provide daily tasks, the student always has the central project to fall back on.
Defining both the company’s and student’s objectives at that start is the best way to create value for both parties.
Onboarding (whether virtual or in-person) is essential to prevent any issues and/or dissatisfaction from either party later on.
Give/receive feedback throughout the duration of the internship

If you have any questions or need any more information, please email Lauren at Contact@TillamookWORKS.com or complete the form below: