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The
executive sponsor who is acting as
the program's "champion" selects a representative from the
organization to act as the Career Edge Coordinator.
The organization completes the Application and Agreement
to Become a Host Organization -- Code of Conduct and Workplace
Practices. The application is signed by the executive
sponsor and returned to Career Edge with a deposit of $5,000.
Small businesses, not-for-profits and charities may contact
our office to discuss a reduced deposit. The organization
will be contacted by Career Edge within 24 hours of receipt.
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Once the Host Organization is
approved, the Coordinator will receive an information kit
from Career Edge with everything needed to successfully
run the Career Edge program within that organization. The
Coordinator will then identify internship opportunities,
create position descriptions and select Coaches
for the Interns.
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The internships are posted on
the Career Edge Web site by the Coordinator.
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The Host Organization processes
the applications, interviews candidates and selects its
Interns.
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The Host informs Career Edge
of its selection. The Intern is put on Career Edge's payroll.
The Host Organization receives an invoice for the internship.
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The internship begins.
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Roles Required by Host Organizations
There are typically three roles in a Host Organization.
All three may be filled by the same individual.
Executive Sponsor
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Undertakes
the organization's involvement with Career Edge |
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Endorses
the program -- acts as its champion |
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Maintains
final accountability for the success of the program |
Coordinator
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Defines
internships and writes position descriptions |
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Coordinates
recruitment and selection of Interns |
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Ensures
the selection and training of Coaches |
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Acts
as day-to-day contact for Career Edge |
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Ensures
compliance of the Code
of Conduct and Workplace Practices |
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Monitors
and ensures the quality of the internships |
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Processes
payment of Career Edge invoices |
Coach
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Works
one-on-one with the Intern, preparing the Intern
for work |
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Ensures
the Intern is gaining the employability skills he
or she needs to gain permanent employment, such
as responsibility, teamwork, flexibility, critical
thinking, and communication and networking skills |
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Provides
formal and informal feedback |
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