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Starting an internship doesn’t have to reduce your team's progress. On the contrary, a quality internship can benefit interns and senior folks. And, it doesn't take much to set up and start. We've done over 100! You’ll use our established blueprint to draft a successful internship program throughout this workshop. We'll walk through all the planning phases and help you set up the templates so you're ready to make it a win for all involved and "sell it" to management. By the end, your internship program will be prepared to hit the ground running, so your interns will be productive on day one.
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The video titled "Start a Ruby Internship" features speakers Adam Cuppy and Chelsea Kaufman, who provide a workshop focused on creating effective internship programs within organizations. They emphasize that a well-structured internship can benefit both interns and senior members of a team, setting the stage for productive contributions from the onset. The discussion covers a systematic approach to establishing an internship program, broken down into four major phases: pre-planning, preparation, execution, and obtaining support. **Key points discussed include:** - **Setting Expectations:** Establishing clear and healthy expectations about internship goals is crucial. They stress that while challenges may arise, understanding common obstacles can facilitate supportive solutions within the community. - **Importance of Planning:** Before execution, thorough pre-planning is necessary. This includes defining goals, metrics for success, and logistics that will be presented to leadership for approval. - **Common Goals:** Organizations might aim to enhance mentorship opportunities, build a pipeline of early-career talent, and foster a stronger tech community. They advise participants to document their internship goals. - **SMART Goals:** The speakers highlight the significance of creating SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) objectives for evaluating intern success. These should be revisited throughout the internship to provide structure and ownership to the interns. - **Project Structure:** It’s essential for every intern to work on a clearly defined, manageable project that maintains interest and avoids overwhelming multi-step tasks. Suggestions for projects can include documentation improvements or new feature testing. - **Continuous Feedback:** They advocate for ongoing communication between interns and project leads, including reserving time for professional development and reflection on progress. - **Celebrate Achievements:** At the conclusion of the internship, it’s vital to celebrate accomplishments and review initial objectives to ensure ongoing support, regardless of hiring decisions. Overall, the workshop asserts that with careful planning and a supportive environment, internships can significantly strengthen the Ruby community by nurturing the next generation of developers. They encourage participants to engage in follow-up discussions to refine internship initiatives and foster connections within the industry. **Takeaways include** the importance of structured planning, clear communication, and active mentorship in shaping valuable internship experiences that benefit both interns and organizations.
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