Developing an International Partnership Connecting
Entrepreneurial Interns to Dublin's Tech and Startup world ICC
Conference 2015
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INTRO JESSICA BURNS Director of Operations Maximizer |
Futuristic | Activator | Woo | Achiever Oversee placement
operations organization-wide Direct placement responsibility in
Barcelona, Sydney and Paris Employer relations
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WORKING TOGETHER Home Institution ProviderEmployer Successful
program delivery and personal / career development of participant
Student Parent
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STARTING A (NEW) PROGRAM AND LOCATION: ? TO ASK Chose your city
Focus on industries area known for Size of company / organization
Additional support Employability Safety and security of program
participants
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PROCESS FOR DETERMINING LOCATION: STEP 1 Chose your city:
Dublin Focus on industries area known for: Start-up activity tech
and social Size of Company: Small - Medium Additional support:
Government support, Dedicated educational institutions and
organizations UCD Housing and experience Employability: Large,
established network of employers Safety and Security: On-site staff
member and stable location
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PROGRAM LAUNCH: PROJECT INNOVATION IN DUBLIN Launched in the
summer of 2014 Recognizing Dublins reputation as a start-up and
tech hub Educational add-on to our summer internship program Visit
companies Panel Sessions Competition
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TIMELINE DISCUSSION Work with Partners Timeline 6 to 9 Months
for program providers 1 year + for institutions Identifying
industry placements
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EMPLOYER NEXT STEPS Dont wait for students to begin building
your employer list Initial vetting Building your database Beware
attrition Seasonality
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INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE Focus on: Personal and Career Development
Internship Placement Overall Program Experience
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FOR QUESTIONS OR RESOURCES Jessica Burns Director of Operations
Global Experiences [email protected] 410-267-7306 Ext.
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