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Charting Futures: Senior Colloquium Impact Series

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Albion College
Albion College
Albion, Michigan, United States
Edward Visco
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Timeline
  • February 29, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 27, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Leadership Talent recruitment Internal communications Operations Law and policy
Skills
online communication research public policies futures exchange
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Albion College to be your virtual interns, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one or more projects of your choosing over the internship period, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


This Albion College and Ford Institute course guides graduating students through three key elements. Firstly, it encourages them to integrate public service into their future lives. Secondly, it delves into the policy-making process, allowing students to explore a chosen area of public policy and engage in group exercises. Lastly, it revisits Albion's development theme, prompting critical examination of nuanced options for the college. Throughout, the course emphasizes the interconnectedness of public policy and public service, aiming to equip students with a foundation for a life of informed and improved public service.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
20 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations


Project timeline
  • February 29, 2024
    Experience start
  • April 27, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Our program instills a commitment to public service as a fundamental aspect of professional development. Graduates have engaged in in-depth exploration of public policy, honing their ability to analyze, strategize, and contribute to positive social change.


Here's what our program offers:

  1. Integrated Public Service Focus: Our graduates are trained to seamlessly integrate public service principles into their professional lives, bringing a sense of purpose and responsibility to your projects.
  2. Policy-Making Expertise: With exposure to the intricacies of policy-making processes, our graduates possess a nuanced understanding of how to navigate and influence outcomes. They've engaged in real-world applications, making them invaluable assets to your team.
  3. Critical Thinking and Analysis: Our program cultivates critical thinking skills, allowing graduates to approach challenges with a strategic mindset. They can contribute fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to your projects.
  4. Collaborative Team Players: Through group exercises and collaborative learning, our graduates are well-versed in working effectively within a team. They bring a cooperative spirit and a commitment to achieving shared goals.


Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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    How is your project relevant to the experience?  *