Internships don’t succeed by accident — they succeed by design.
The Internship Excellence Lab is a full-day, hands-on workshop that helps organizations build, strengthen, and elevate their internship programs. Grounded in five essential pillars of excellence, this experience empowers participants to reimagine how they attract, engage, and support early talent.
Through interactive exercises, peer discussion, and practical tools, attendees walk away with research-based strategies, real-world examples, and actionable resources to apply immediately. Whether an employer is launching a brand-new internship program or enhancing one they’ve offered for years, the Lab ensures their internships deliver meaningful value — for both students and their organization.
As a Host Institution, you’ll provide the space for this high-impact professional development experience. Internology manages all logistics and facilitation — your team simply offers the venue and helps welcome attendees.
Why Host an Internship Excellence Lab at Your Institution?
It's Completely Free
There’s no fee to host. Your institution receives two complimentary seats for staff members and full recognition as a regional leader in internship excellence.
Zero Stress on Your Team
We handle everything — from engaging local SHRM chapters and Chambers of Commerce to customer service and catering. You simply secure the room and invite your employer network.
Strengthen Existing Partnerships
Offer your existing employer partners high-value professional development that helps them structure internships students actually want — reinforcing your role as a trusted resource.
Expand Your Network
Roughly 30–40% of attendees aren’t currently recruiting from your school, creating a built-in opportunity to grow new employer connections.
Build Your Office’s Expertise
Gain insider knowledge on the key variables that make internships effective. You and a colleague will leave with practical strategies and tools you can use to guide future employer conversations with confidence.
Position Your Institution as a Leader
By hosting, you align your campus with equitable, scalable internship practices that drive real results for students and employers alike
Target Audience:
Human Resources Professionals (Generalists, Specialists, Coordinators, Officers, Managers, Directors, etc.)
Talent Acquisition and Development Professionals (Generalists, Specialists, Coordinators, Officers, Managers, Directors, etc.
Recruiters (Campus, Corporate, Emerging Talent, Entry Talent, University Relations, etc.)Internship Experience Leaders (Supervisors, Managers, Team Leaders, etc.)
Program Coordinators and Managers
Anyone That May Be Assisting with Their Organization’s Internship Program!
Value for These Individuals:
6 SHRM Continuing Education Credits
Full-day interactive workshop
Custom Blueprint Workbook and other tools to take home.
Peer learning with professionals across industries
Continental breakfast, catered lunch, and refreshments provided
Free on‑site parking included
What You Provide
Classroom or meeting space for 20–40 people (with tables for group work)
A/V access (projector + speakers)
Parking access and directions for guests
Optional: tables for employer engagement materials or campus promotion
What Internology Provides:
Expert facilitation by Internology founder Christine Barkley
Marketing, registration, and day-of logistics
All workshop materials (slides, workbook, signage, etc.)
Light breakfast and lunch for attendees
CEU credit management and post-event support
A marketing toolkit with everything needed to promote the event
Anything additional needed to make your event smooth, valuable, and visible
Host Benefits
2 complimentary seats for you and a colleague to attend
Cobranded workshop slide deck with both of our logos
A seat at the table to engage with employer partners and showcase your commitment to workforce readiness
First opportunity to co-host future Internology offerings
Let’s Bring the Lab to You
We’re currently scheduling workshops for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.