WISE Forum presented by HR & Education & Workforce Committees - July 19, 2016
Date and Time
Tuesday Jul 19, 2016
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Starts: 11:30 AM
Ends: 1:00 PM
Location
ARGO Board Room
Ground floor meeting room
1500 N. Greenville
Richardson, TX 75080
Fees/Admission
Members $10
Non-members $20
Contact Information
Jenny Mizutowicz, Director of Marketing, 972.792.2817
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Description
The Richardson Chamber of Commerce Human Resources Committee is presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, DART and State Farm Insurance.
July 19 program
"Cultivating our future workforce: How to partner with RISD for internships"
Featuring
Sandra Hayes, Assistant Superintendent, Technology, RISD
Gloria Boyd, Associate, Alliance Architects
How can you play a role in helping students prepare for the future? Join us at the next WISE Forum, presented by the RCC Human Resources and Education and Workforce Committees, to learn how educators, small business owners and the larger business community can work together to provide opportunities for students and teachers.
Richardson-based Alliance Architects has established a successful internship program with RISD. Gloria Boyd, an Associate with the firm, and Sandra Hayes, Assistant Superindendent, Technology at RISD will discuss their successful shared experience, including:
- How to provide a meaningful experience for both the company and students
- How to "on board" interns, i.e. payroll, risk management, other considerations
- Advice to employers who are considering providing internships for high school students
Lunch is included.
