About the Program
The Internship and Mentorship Program was established to organize and facilitate student and employer relations under a single structure in order to maintain a clear message between students and faculty, and to align strategic communications between the workforce and higher education.
Fremont College is committed to seeking new ways to develop strategic relationships with our new and current community partners and to give our students opportunities to grow in their related profession.
Preparing the 21st Century Workforce involves effective learning outcomes and training methods, but more importantly, it involves bridging the gap of communication between the traditional classroom and the workplace. As a whole, we strive …show more content…
Students will be encouraged to ask questions, conduct research, learn soft skills and create a portfolio throughout their degree program. The Capstone Project will challenge students to think critically, develop skills such as oral communication, research, teamwork, time-management, goal setting and problem solving. This program will align with the Internal Mentorship Program and will be designed to encourage students to integrate outside experiences, resources and networks and to utilize observations, interviews and internships for the foundation of their new …show more content…
The mentorship program is a 5 week program however it is encouraged that the student and mentor continue their ongoing professional relationship for years to come. The mentor will serve as a friend, counselor, guide, tutor, or coach and will provide valuable insight into the professional workforce. Mentors are welcome to encourage our students to participate in events that may not be open to entry-level professionals. This can include staff meetings, client consultations, and other work-related events that do not directly tie into any specific job duty. This will allow our students a different perspective of the industry and a fresh viewpoint on real-world scenarios.
Externship Course
An externship is usually more practical than an internship. The externship will take place for 5 weeks during the student(s) externship course and the student will receive academic credit for this course. The internship will run concurrently as a class and workplace experience, which will provide the student(s) with instruction, assignments and weekly live sessions where students will engage faculty and other externs. This course will allow the student(s) to learn soft skills related to their degree program while building new relationships within the community and doing practical
The Internship and Mentorship Program was established to organize and facilitate student and employer relations under a single structure in order to maintain a clear message between students and faculty, and to align strategic communications between the workforce and higher education.
Fremont College is committed to seeking new ways to develop strategic relationships with our new and current community partners and to give our students opportunities to grow in their related profession.
Preparing the 21st Century Workforce involves effective learning outcomes and training methods, but more importantly, it involves bridging the gap of communication between the traditional classroom and the workplace. As a whole, we strive …show more content…
Students will be encouraged to ask questions, conduct research, learn soft skills and create a portfolio throughout their degree program. The Capstone Project will challenge students to think critically, develop skills such as oral communication, research, teamwork, time-management, goal setting and problem solving. This program will align with the Internal Mentorship Program and will be designed to encourage students to integrate outside experiences, resources and networks and to utilize observations, interviews and internships for the foundation of their new …show more content…
The mentorship program is a 5 week program however it is encouraged that the student and mentor continue their ongoing professional relationship for years to come. The mentor will serve as a friend, counselor, guide, tutor, or coach and will provide valuable insight into the professional workforce. Mentors are welcome to encourage our students to participate in events that may not be open to entry-level professionals. This can include staff meetings, client consultations, and other work-related events that do not directly tie into any specific job duty. This will allow our students a different perspective of the industry and a fresh viewpoint on real-world scenarios.
Externship Course
An externship is usually more practical than an internship. The externship will take place for 5 weeks during the student(s) externship course and the student will receive academic credit for this course. The internship will run concurrently as a class and workplace experience, which will provide the student(s) with instruction, assignments and weekly live sessions where students will engage faculty and other externs. This course will allow the student(s) to learn soft skills related to their degree program while building new relationships within the community and doing practical