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.

Value for Attending Organizations: 

6 SHRM Continuing Education Credits

Full-day interactive workshop

Custom Blueprint Workbook

Peer learning with professionals across industries

Tools and templates to take home

Continental breakfast, catered lunch, and refreshments provided

Free on-site parking included

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!

Agenda:

  • 8:30 AM – Arrival & Breakfast + Networking

  • 9:00 AM – Kickoff & Pillars 1 & 2

  • 11:10 AM – Blueprint Lab Part 1

  • 12:15 PM – Lunch

  • 1:00 PM – Pillars 3, 4 & 5

  • 2:40 PM – Blueprint Lab Part 2

  • 2:55 PM – Wrap-Up, Action Plans & CEU Forms

(Full agenda available upon request)

Employer Registration Pricing:

  • $399 per participant (for-profit)

  • $349 per participant (nonprofit or government) 

  • Group and early bird discounts available

  • Optional add-ons available: toolkit, coaching, certificate, community access

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

How to Get Started:

Email Christine at christine@internology.org with your interest and any available dates.