Calling all IT Professionals!
The Western New York technology-focused students are your future employees, co-workers, vendors and business partners. We are confident that you recognize the importance of supplementing their education with real-world experiences. Iea lso understand that you may be unable to provide the actual internships that give students a real-world exposure.
We therefore request that you consider allowing a student or two to .shadow. you or a member of your IT staff during the winter intersession (January 8th and/or January 9th).
Click here to see participating companies, and to register for the program!
Benefits to the Company:
- A more educated future talent pool
- Awareness of your company (which can directly lead to an increase in candidates for future openings)
- Ability to meet a company's mission to contribute to the benefit of society and take an active role in improving our community
Benefits to the Professional:
- The best way to improve your own abilities if to teach them to someone else.
- Obtain objective views and new ideas to solve problems
- Personal satisfaction of making a difference in a student.s professional development
Hi Students - we applaud you for taking the initiative to learn about your future career options!
Benefits to the Student:
- Understanding of how their coursework connects to real IT solutions in industry
- View of professional expectations in our business culture
- Opportunity to impress a potential future interviewer
As you request a shadow opportunity, please understand that many other students are doing the same and we will communicate with you as soon as possible about the availability of your shadow day. Keep your mind open to possibilities! Once you are approved to one of the shadow opportunities, more logistical information will be provided (i.e. contact information and a guide for that day).