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The toolkit includes how-to guides, checklists, templates, and linked resources that can be adjusted and applied for organizations of all sizes and in all industries.  \nMany of the tools provided in this guide have been sourced from a variety of different states, institutions, and employer-facing organizations that are committed to helping connect more learners with work-based learning opportunities and helping employers strengthen their early talent pipelines.  \nIf you are a Virginia-based employer who would like more in-depth help and support establishing your internship program, beyond what is represented in this guide, [please visit](please visit vedp.org/internshipsva to contact your Regional)[ ](please visit vedp.org/internshipsva to contact your Regional)[vedp.org/internshipsva](please visit vedp.org/internshipsva to contact your Regional)[ to contact your Regional](please visit vedp.org/internshipsva to contact your Regional)[ ](please visit vedp.org/internshipsva to contact your Regional)[Internship Manager](Internship Manager).  \nA B O U T  \nVEDP is the state economic development authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Created in 1995, VEDP collaborates with local, regional, and state partners to encourage the expansion and diversification of Virginia’s economy. VEDP works to accomplish these objectives through a variety of activities, including marketing and lead generation; business retention, expansion, and attraction; trade development; business intelligence; competitive benchmarking; site development;  \nperformance-based incentives; and talent solutions.  \nInternshipsVA: Employer Toolkit  \nThe Business Case for Internships  \nThe Strategic Advantage of Internships 2  \nInternship Value Chain 3  \nEnabling Conditions and Core Program Activities 4  \nBusiness Value of Internships 5  \nStakeholder Alignment 6  \nChecklist for Developing Programs of Value 7  \n\n| | Internships in Virginia |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | InternshipsVA | 9 |\n|  | Compensation Guidance | 10 |\n|  | Handshake Partnership | 11 |\n|  | Virginia Programs of Study | 12 |\n|  | Housing for Interns | 13 |\n|  | Regional Early Talent Initiatives | 13 |\n|  | Company Spotlight: Branch | 14 |\n|  | Company Spotlight: CoStar Group | 15 |\n| | Best Practices & Tools |  |\n|  | Internship Job Description Template | 17 |\n|  | Determining Internship Projects | 18 |\n|  | Intern Schedule & Programming | 19 |\n|  | Recruiting Best Practices | 20 |\n|  | Structuring Interviews | 21 |\n|  | Roles & Responsibilities | 22 |\n|  | Mentor Guidance | 23 |\n|  | Onboarding Checklist | 24 |\n|  | Supervisor Feedback | 25 |\n|  | Internship Surveys | 26 |\n|  | Converting Interns to Full-time Employees | 27 |\n\nContributing Resources & Materials 29  \nThe Business Case for Internships  \nInternshipsVA: Employer Toolkit 2  \nThe Strategic Advantage of Internships  \nInternships are a way to help your organization build a future-proof talent pipeline and should be a component of your overall talent strategy. 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