here's how it works...
- Students fill out the application form online. Application deadline is Thursday, March 24.
- Students must attend Workforce Skills Training, a mandatory half-day training session on Saturday March 26; 8:30 a.m. - noon or Tuesday, March 29; 4:30 – 8:15 p.m. The session will focus on preparing students for the Job Fair and include training on developing a personal brand message, resume development, interview preparation, professional etiquette/dress and business communication by top professionals.
- In early April, students will have the opportunity to receive additional resume coaching and participate in virtual mock interviews with business professionals.
- Students will review the RMSIP paid and unpaid internship job postings and select the employers and positions they want to pursue.
- Student resumes and interview videos will be reviewed by participating employers and organizations in mid-April.
- Companies will select students to be interviewed during the Job Fair. Company selections are based on the students’ online applications, resumes and video interviews.
- Students and employers will participate in a Job Fair on Tuesday, April 26 from 9am to 3pm at the Eisemann Center.
- RMSIP will notify students of job offers in early to mid-May and along with employers, assist the students with the hiring process.
- Interns will be required to attend Intern Work-Readiness Training on June 1-2. Other Intern Enrichment activities will be offered to interns throughout the summer.
- Students selected will work their 8-week internship sometime during the internship period of June 6 through August 5. Internship opportunities will include paid and unpaid positions, ranging from 10 to 40 hours per week. Jobs may be virtual or in-office.
- Interns and employers will attend the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Celebration Event at the conclusion of the program. The Celebration Event will be in August – date TBD.
