Leading Tomorrow's Workforce—Creating Successful Ambassador/Internship Programs in IT Departments
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 4:15PM–5:00PM ET | Board 203, Poster Area, Exhibit Hall A, 200 Level
Viewing Location:
Philadelphia
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster
This presentation will cover the University Technology Solutions Ambassadors and Interns program, which is conducted at the University of Texas at San Antonio. These programs support student learning and development in professional environments outside the traditional academic setting. They will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities that allow them to expand their résumés and transition from the classroom to the workforce. Programs like these are vital because students are able to develop or expand on their professional development skills and be able to prepare for life after graduation. Students are able to apply what they learn in the classroom and apply it in real-life projects within the department that they get to present or report to staff. University Technology Solutions (UTS) staff are able to receive additional support and feedback from students about applications/projects that UTS works on to improve student learning throughout the campus. The team at University Technology Solutions seeks to provide such students with valuable work-field experience while providing the team at UTS with feedback while testing new technology. The recruiting, developing, and retaining strategy for students to become effective young professionals start off with diversity and inclusivity. Programs like these rarely exist in university IT departments because of the lack of a budget, staff time, and student restrictions.
