| While leadership internships are unique opportunities for | | | | Explain what is acceptable and what is unacceptable; |
| providing youth with experience and exposure, | | | | clarify the meaning of business casual. Think about |
| preparation is essential. Therefore, developing and | | | | inviting a local retailer to do a presentation on how to |
| delivering a series of seminars on internships is | | | | mix and match outfits. Explore the possibility of bringing |
| suggested. To assist you, this article recommends | | | | the teens into the store for an on-site workshop. |
| relevant subjects to cover in the sessions. Youth will | | | | - What it Takes to Succeed |
| gain vital information and increase their confidence. | | | | Prepare a module on what it takes to succeed. |
| Seminar Topics | | | | Discuss what initiative is and give examples of how |
| - Etiquette | | | | they can take initiative in the field. Likewise, discuss the |
| Dedicate a session or two to covering etiquette. Do | | | | importance of a good attitude, team work, and |
| not assume that youth know what to do; many adults | | | | punctuality. Let youth know that they will be evaluated |
| lack good manners. Plan a special event to teach | | | | in these areas. |
| dining etiquette. Review how to read a table setting. | | | | - Communications |
| Give youth a strong dose of the basics. Use another | | | | Responding to conflicts, dealing with difficult people, |
| session to deal with email etiquette, cell phones, voice | | | | communication styles, and creative problem solving are |
| mail, handshakes, and thank you letters. | | | | some of the top picks to be placed on the agenda. At |
| - Expectations | | | | the same time, think about leading a session on |
| Outline the expectations of employers along with the | | | | grammar. Effective communications skills are always |
| expectations of the program. Even if the internships | | | | at the heart of the matter. |
| are volunteer, they require the commitment of teens. | | | | Preparation makes the difference. So, equip youth with |
| Hence, draw similarities between going to school and | | | | the necessary information to have successful |
| going to work. | | | | leadership internships. By discussing the items |
| - Dress for Success | | | | presented here, you will be taking critical steps to |
| Stress the importance of dressing for success. The | | | | ensure that youth are ready and confident. |
| goal is to project a professional and positive image. | | | | |