Description

Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, July 22nd
12:00 to 1:00pm

Workforce Development Series Event Pages

The Workforce Development Series is a three-part series focused on helping businesses, educators, and future professionals build stronger workforce connections in the Marshall area. Through conversations centered around internships, student experiences, and apprenticeship opportunities, this series will explore practical ways organizations can attract, develop, and retain future talent.

Part 1: Employer Internship Perspective

Join us for the first session in the series focused on the employer perspective of internships and workforce development.

Hear from local industry professionals with established internship programs as they share best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for creating meaningful internship opportunities that benefit both students and employers.

Discussion Topics
• Starting an internship program
• Growing and improving internship opportunities
• Building relationships with students
• Creating pathways to future employment

Coming Next in the Series

Part 2: Student Internship Perspective
Hear directly from SMSU students about what makes an internship experience stand out, what encourages student referrals, and what leads to internship-to-employment conversion.

Part 3: Apprenticeships
Learn from local education and industry professionals about traditional and emerging apprenticeship models and workforce training opportunities.

We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our 2025-2026 Lunch & Learn Sponsor 
 Southwest Initiative Foundation