Components Of Effective Internship Programs

Starting And Maintaining A Quality Internship Program

In 2008 after being a Commissioner since 1978, a DC in 1984-1985, and ACC since 1993, between now, I finally suggested to my best friend, and SE of MAC (Mid America Council) in Omaha, that it has bothered me about the large turnover in DEs. My main concern is one particular requirement, which has always been, a 4 year Degree, it didn't matter what in. So, I asked what he thought about an Internship for DEs. He gave me his permission to pursue it, and went to the  person responsible for Internships at UNO (University of Nebraska at Omaha). It turns out he is one of our Committee Chairs,who thought my idea was fantastic, and he them gave me, what I have above, and he helped with certain Degrees that would fit the different DE positions, including Marketing, Public Relations, Management, and Criminal Justice, the latter for Juvinile Diversion, Learning For Life, etc.

On 3/26/11 I was at a 3 Council Commissioners CCS with Tico Perez as main speaker, and what we learned from him on the new Vision for the BSA is very inspiring, and I hope you have him share that at your CCS this year.

My best friend and our Council's SE said we have hired 5 new Professionals from the Internship Program.