UPTURNSHIPS
VHEDC VALUES UPTURNSHIPS , ONE OF ITS MANY STRATEGIC PARTNERS
UpTurnships has been partnering with VHEDC to provide exceptional young talent to its members since 2018 . UpTurnships is a nonprofit that works to provide equitable access to paid internships for under-represented college students .
The organization recently moved to year-round programming which prepares highly motivated students for success in business through training , coaching and paid internships . UpTurnships works with area colleges to recruit candidates and prepare them for work experience . Professional development and mentoring is provided throughout the entire experience . Students receive support from experienced business professionals who volunteer as coaches .
UpTurnships partners with employers aspiring to create a diverse and inclusive work environment . Participating businesses benefit by extending their recruiting reach and strengthening a pipeline of untapped diverse talent . Candidates are college sophomores , juniors , or seniors in a wide variety of majors including business ( marketing , finance / accounting / economics , HR , applied math / analytics , Computer Science / IT and engineering ) or liberal arts .
VHEDC businesses that have partnered with UpTurnships include Schwing Manufacturing , MidWestOne Bank , Lakeshore Players , YMCA Maplewood , and Innovize . which has hired an intern in IT from UpTurnships every summer since 2018 . In 2021 , the company will bring on three interns .
Ling Becker , former VHEDC Executive Director , said , “ Finding interns and executing internship experiences can be challenging for companies . Through our partnership , businesses will be able to recruit from a broader range of candidates and have the confidence that the student will have tremendous support . In addition , it is a great opportunity for area business to diversify their workforce with highly motivated students .”
UpTurnships invites VHEDC members to participate in volunteer opportunities , like coaching or participating in mock interviews . VHEDC Board member Cindy O ’ Donovan teaches a popular session on recruiting during summer training . Other Board members have participated in HR panels and speed networking .
Learn more and sign up for these opportunities at www . UpTurnships . org .
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