Managing business internship programs to be topic March 3

"Developing, Maintaining, and Expanding Organization Internship Programs" will be explored at 8 a.m. Thursday, March 3, at Aurora University's Orchard Center, 2245 Sequoia Drive, Room 301 in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Registration and refreshments are from 7:30 to 8 a.m.

Scheduled speakers are Tory Nair, Aurora University director of career services and Terri Hoehne, university career success counselor. Topics to be covered are recruiting interns, starting an internship program, costs and benefits, length of internships, paid vs. unpaid internships, credit vs. no-credit internships, Illinois Cooperative Work Study program, expectations of interns, expectations for supervision and Aurora University's internship process/program.

Developing a strong internship program can be a great way to recruit, train, and develop candidates for full-time positions within an organization. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, nearly 52 percent of interns in 2015 were converted into full-time hires at the end of their internships.

To register or for information, call (630) 947-8923 or email emiranda@aurora.edu.