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Great question. A good intern is looking for opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the projects that they are involved with. We like to talk about engineering being self-directed continuous learning, and interns that exhibit curiosity, that are unafraid of asking questions, and are willing to dig into a little research are going to excel. A good intern mentor and supervisor is planning ahead to identify those opportunities and "clear the deck" for intern participation. This might mean that productivity occasionally temporarily takes a back seat to creating enriching experiences, but that is absolutely a great investment in the long term for the intern and the company.

It’s intern season at BFW/Marcum! As we conduct regular check-ins with our interns, we would like to share valuable insights from seasoned professionals. Help us out by answering this question: What makes a great intern? Share your comments below!👇

As I reach the halfway point in my internship, I want to share two things that I think are vital to supply chain: visibility and communication. This video is a short overview of these topics and their impact. #waltonsupplychain #supplychain #walton #thisishowweintern Brian Fugate J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas

Check out Public Allies National Board member and staff alum, Marc McAleavey, MSW's, blog post on leadership development! In this piece, he shares his belief that everyone has the capacity and skills to step up and lead positive change in their communities. ⭐ "Public Allies believes that everyone leads: that leadership isn’t a position, but actions we take. Through this, I have come to know that leadership is like a muscle that everyone has... However, when we marry our gifts and talents with the hopes and dreams of our neighbors, our leadership muscles grow and thrive in the power of community."

In this Swift Chat conversation, Marie Swift speaks with Luis Rosa, Emlen Miles-Mattingly, and Shawn Tydlaska, CFP®, MBA, three of the co-founders of the BLX Internship Program. They aim to make the financial planning profession more reflective of the world we live in by providing paid internships for aspiring Black and Latinx financial planners. This conversation emphasizes the transformative impact of mentorship, community, and diversity in the financial services industry for both interns and firms. Watch:

In 2024, are you looking for an internship that accelerates your professional career with unparalleled impact? *Hint: You're looking for Northwestern Mutual's Top 10 accredited Financial Representative Internship!* Wondering if it's right for you? Check out the 2023 Wrapped Takeaways from our previous interns!

👇New Event👇 Everyone is talking about upskilling the workforce, retaining employees and even attracting new employees! Check out this opportunity to hear what is new and how it can help you. 📌Mark your calendar 2/15@ 3:00📌

Successful Workforce Development programs takes many forms and start at a variety of career points for individuals. If you are growing, starting, expanding or enhancing your program, find out how GradLeaders can assist.

The latest episode of The Internship Show presented by Abode features CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)! Jessie Koepplin, CPA joins the show to discuss her career path at the firm, what makes their firm unique and much more. Tune in below!

Check out this podcast episode with our Director of Campus Recruiting here at CLA!