Internships have changed a lot since COVID, and if done well, they can be powerful tools for both attracting top young talent and fueling your organization’s productivity. But too often, leaders miss the mark, leaving interns underutilized and organizations frustrated.

Amy Mosher Berry shares what's really going on with young professionals today and why mentorship and meaningful work enable your organization to thrive. Amy and I delve into what truly motivates and drives today's young professionals, the biggest mistakes leaders should avoid when hiring interns, and how intergenerational strategies fueled by empathy can enhance collaboration and productivity. We discuss the important role of casual mentorship, how your internship program becomes a marketing strategy, and how effective programs not only benefit interns but also drive your mission and results.

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Listen in for…

• Important facts to know about the rising young professionals.
• Key mistakes to avoid in hiring the right interns.
• The detriments of the purpose gap are with both interns and employees.

"Internships, by law, need to have 51% majority benefit going to the intern. It has to be officially structured with learning objectives, and there needs to be that supportive process." —  Amy Mosher Berry

Episode References: 

Forbes articles: 

• Gen Z And The Empathy Expectation: What Workplace Leaders Need To Know
• 8 Ways Gen Z Can Meet Managers In The Middle And Shine At Work

The Empathy Edge:

• Anna Liotta: Understanding Generational Codes
• Michelle Hoover: Understanding First-Generation Professionals in Your Workplace
• Courage to Advance: Leading Gen Z with Dr. Meisha Rouser
• Rhonda George-Denniston: Why Betting on Your People Leads to Market Domination
• Fact Sheet #71: Government Guidelines for Internships
• Free guide: 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Interns

About Amy Mosher Berry, CEO of Visions Internships:

Amy Mosher Berry is a passionate social entrepreneur with over 20 years of diverse experience in business, government, and the nonprofit sector, including 15 years in workforce innovation, 5 years teaching college, and now as the CEO & Founder of Visions Internships.

Visions Internships primarily helps organizational leaders design and manage customized, impactful internship programs without the overwhelm. Amy's social enterprise also empowers young professionals with the skills and support to succeed.

A certified Project Management Professional (PMP)® with a Master's degree in Community Development and Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies/ Spanish, she enjoys bringing a project management approach to program development for maximum results.

Amy lives in Central MA and is deeply dedicated to Co-Creating a World that Works - especially with her young daughter inspiring her every day.

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