The countdown to the arrival of our summer interns and trainees has begun!
Before we can dive into exciting adventures with our newest team members, our future interns and trainees are working hard on acing their semester finals. To help them all stay motivated throughout the remaining semester and long hours of studying, we surprised everyone with a care package. We’re excited to welcome you to The Concord Group!
To all students – Good Luck during finals week—you’ve got this!
This is a great example of inclusive organizational #leadership! While it’s not always possible to fly every FTE to every event, I applaud the 49ers for setting an example here — especially in the era of hyper-segmentation and favoritism amongst teams. Finding a way to acknowledge the contribution of all employees, whenever possible, goes a long way toward reducing silos, decreasing intra-office resentment, creating healthy workplace culture, and motivating folks to do their best work. #Superbowl#inclusion#culture#belonging
I'll be honest, I don't know if this is typical or not - my gut says no - but this is clearly a company that truly believes each of those people is part of the San Francisco 49ers team. They don't play on the field, but this shows these individuals that you believe their work helped the team accomplish its goals. And while I could be wrong, something tells me they do more things like this that we don't hear about.
#teamwork#leadership#teamdevelopment#culture
I should add that these are PAID internships. Not only does this make our internships accessible to those who can’t afford to work for free, there is a noticeable difference in the quality and consistency of their work over the span of the semester. It is a lot easier to give more to an organization when they are compensating you for your time. At the very least, I believe we need to be paying interns enough to cover the indirect expenses that come with a job (gas, meals, clothing, etc.).
We must double down and prioritize three key areas for students to achieve financial empowerment: access to no-cost financial education for students and families; access to financial services; and access to mentors, scholarships, internships, and other career-focused connections.
In this Fortune OpEd, EVERFI Co-Founders Tom Davidson and Ray Martinez share insights into how public and private sectors can work together to support students' lifelong financial well-being.
🌟 Showcase Your Star Interns! 🌟
Investing in the future of Nebraska starts with celebrating the incredible talent within your company. We invite you to participate in our Student Story highlight and shine a spotlight on your amazing interns!
Why Participate?
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What We Need:
- A student photo
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As a parent, there are moments that fill your heart with pride and a touch of nostalgia. Today, I experienced one of those moments when I saw my son Jake Childers pop up on my LinkedIn feed, celebrating their internship Blue Trust.
Watching them grow, learn, and now step into the professional world is incredibly rewarding. It feels like just yesterday they were taking their first steps, and now they’re making strides in their career.
This journey has been filled with countless lessons, both for them and for me. Here are a few reflections:
1. Embrace Change: Seeing your child transition from the classroom to the workplace is a reminder that change is constant and growth is inevitable. Embrace it with open arms.
2. Celebrate Small Wins: Every accomplishment, no matter how small, is a step forward. Celebrate these moments to build confidence and momentum.
3. Mentorship Matters: Encourage them to seek mentors and also be one yourself. Sharing experiences and insights can make a significant difference in their journey.
4. Stay Curious: The world is evolving rapidly. Encourage them to stay curious and keep learning, adapting to new challenges and opportunities.
5. Support and Trust: As they embark on their career path, your support and trust in their abilities mean the world to them. Be their biggest cheerleader.
To all the parents out there witnessing similar milestones, let’s cherish these moments and continue to guide our children as they make their mark in the world. And to Jake Childers, I couldn’t be prouder of you. Here’s to many more achievements and learning experiences ahead! 🌟
#ProudParent#NextGeneration#InternshipJourney#ProfessionalGrowth#Milestones
We hosted a scavenger hunt through Grand Central for our summer interns, who worked together in this game of strategy and communication to solve clues in the passages, concourses, tracks and trains.
Have you read our April & May newsletter yet? It packed full of updates from the WFWIB time at the PWDA Conference, information on our newest summer interns, and much more! Follow the link here to read our latest issue: https://bit.ly/3Vnrpis
🚀 Attention HBCU hustlers! Ally Financial and TMCF are on the hunt for the next big entrepreneurs through the Moguls in the Making comp. Represent your school, score up to $20k in scholarships, land an internship, and more. Got what it takes? Step up and shine! #HBCUMoguls#HBCULifestyle#MakeItHappen
Ally Financial and Thurgood Marshall College Fund have partnered to find the best and brightest entrepreneurial minds among Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We’re looking for students from 10 HBCUs to participate in the 6th annual Moguls in the Making competition. Guaranteed scholarship funds up to $20k, guaranteed internship offers, and more to each member of the winning team!
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Is a student's offer to work "for free" too good to be true? Maybe! I've written an article about the potential legal exposure companies may face if they treat workers as "unpaid interns" as opposed to regular employees, and discussed a possible approach that may minimize the risk. #employmentlaw#wageandhour#misclassification
Student at Gordon College
2moThankyou Concord Group! I couldn't have gotten through finals without it!