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Ideas for Architecture, Construction, and Design Internship Opportunities

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Sawhorse Revolution teaching construction, building community at same time By Josh Kerns, KIRO Radio Reporter   A student works with her mentor in the non-profit Sawhorse Revolution, which teaches high school students construction skills while building structures for the community.   We hear all the time about how underprivileged young people badly need job skills, […]

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Ask These Types of Questions When Interviewing Interns

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  Hiring is perhaps the most important part of working with interns.  Remember, you can teach new skills and specific techniques but you can’t teach character.  Look for an intern who shares your core beliefs.  Ask a variety of questions to get to know more about the applicant you are interviewing.   Basic Interview Questions:

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5 Ways to Show Your Intern That You Are Listening

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  Communication is important both personally and professionally. Communicating effectively is essential for a productive work environment but can often be difficult and therefore takes practice.   Interns may feel intimidated about expressing themselves to their manager and coworker.  Here are 5 ways to keep the lines of communication open and show your intern that

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This Will Make You A Horrible Internship Manager

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  A quality internship offers the opportunity to acquire practical experience in an environment with an experienced professional. Interns in this setting are able to develop professional connections and meet their learning objectives.   Don’t be a horrible internship manager. Avoid these 10 things if you want to offer a quality internship opportunity. Don’t provide

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Packaged For Success Provides Consultation to Colleges

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  I serve as an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Washington University, as an Internship Supervisor, and as a hiring manager with nearly two decades of experience in the human services industry.  I am also an undergraduate and graduate first generation college student, college parent, and career coach. I received my Masters of Social Work degree

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I Coach Managers, Entrepreneurs, and Employees

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  In addition to program development and management consulting, I also provide business development coaching to entrepreneurs as well as career development coaching to emerging professionals and professionals in the human services industry.   Today is the final day of a 3 day Business Planning Retreat with new entrepreneur and owner of “It’s Beauty and Braids”. 

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