Workforce Development Lunch & Learn: Spotlight on Internships
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 9, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Location
Riverside Pavilion
3431 S Ridgewood Ave
Port Orange, FL 32129
Fees/Admission
$15 for members, $20 for future members
Contact Information
Sam Ruiz
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Description
Join us for an engaging session with industry experts as they share the many benefits of hosting interns. Discover practical ways to design short-term internship opportunities that not only provide students and employees with real-world experience but also deliver lasting value to your business through fresh ideas, added support, and a stronger talent pipeline. Learn about the NexGen federally funded program that allows businesses to hire young adult interns at no cost.
Hear from experts on the benefits of hiring interns!
Advantages include:
- Developing a future workforce
- Community building
- Kristin Johansson, Core Concepts
- Marc Thompson, CareerSource
- Serena Fisher, Halifax Health
- Carmen Ruiz, Fastsigns
- Sherrille Akin, Akin Law