The webinar will explore why establishing an internship program can be highly beneficial for utilities. We will share practical ways to fund internships, where to find potential interns, and the types of tasks they can support to ease supervisory workloads. We’ll also cover strategies for helping interns transition into full time roles. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of establishing an internship program within a utility organization.

• Identify multiple funding options for supporting internship positions.

• Locate effective sources for recruiting qualified intern candidates.

• Describe meaningful tasks interns can perform to support supervisors and enhance operational efficiency.

• Outline strategies that help interns successfully transition into full-time utility roles.

• Understand how internship programs contribute to long-term workforce development and build a pipeline of future talent.

Presenter: Shannon Hazelton, Program Manager, The Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University