City of Chandler hosts “Internship…

CHANDLER, Ariz. - The City of Chandler Economic Development Division is partnering with local education leaders to host Internship 101 for Businesses - Best Practices for Developing an Internship Program, a lunch-and-learn event designed to help area employers create or enhance internship programs that strengthen their future workforce.

The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of Arizona Downtown Chandler location, 55 N. Arizona Place.

Local employers will gain firsthand insights from top regional education partners, including the Chandler Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona. Together, these institutions will share proven strategies, toolkits, templates, and key contacts to help businesses design meaningful internship experiences that align with academic programs and industry needs.

"Internships are one of the most effective ways to build a skilled local workforce and connect students with real-world career opportunities," said Councilmember OD Harris "This event brings together education and industry partners to make it easier for Chandler employers to start or strengthen internship programs that support both business growth and community talent development."

Attendees will learn best practices for launching and managing internship programs, networking directly with local academic partners, and exploring how internships can enhance recruitment pipelines.

This workshop is free to attend, but registration is required. Register online at Internship 101.

This event supports the goals of the Chandler Career Center, which connects employers and job seekers through local workforce initiatives. Participating businesses will also be encouraged to register with the Chandler Career Center to further expand their hiring and engagement opportunities. For more information about Chandler's workforce initiatives, visit Chandler Career Center.

About the City of Chandler
Chandler, Arizona has built a reputation as a Community of Innovation. Life in Chandler goes beyond a thriving and dynamic business community with progressive entrepreneurship. Known for its rich diversity, the city offers an outstanding quality of life for all generations with great schools and recreational opportunities. Chandler has grown to become the state's fourth-largest city with a population of more than 290,000. Chandler has been named one of the nation's Best Places to Find a Job and Best Cities for Women in Tech. The city also is one of the safest communities in the nation and boasts AAA bond ratings from all three national rating agencies, one of a select few cities and towns nationally to receive this prestigious designation. For more information, visit the city website, or connect with the city on social media.

Media contact:
Stephanie Romero
City of Chandler, Public Information Officer
480-782-2231