Positioning Self:
Role & Responsibility

Maximize the return on your internship investment

Interns are expected to produce results yet need guidance. Internship supervisors care yet have no time to coach or mentor developing talent.

Positioning Self is a free soft skills coaching program that directly addresses common interpersonal challenges companies face when nurturing future talent.

Registration is open for summer 2025.

  • The Positioning Self program meets teams where and while they work to:

    • Empower interns with interpersonal strategies so they can confidently demonstrate their value, build strong relationships, and navigate professional environments.

    • Equip internship supervisors with support strategies so they can strengthen their talent pipeline.

  • The program is for organizations interested in incorporating real-time interpersonal skills training and coaching into their existing internship programs.

    • Organization hosting one or more interns with assigned support supervisors

    • Internship period is six (6) or more consecutive weeks

    • Internship assignments include defined roles and responsibilities

    • Up to 12 free soft skill modules delivered once per week based on business needs

    • Interns receive soft skill strategies digitally.

    • Supervisors receive support strategies via email.

    • No class time. No system login.

  • The program leverages the relationship between interns and their supervisors to advance the interns’ professional growth and internship success for the organization.

    • Joint participation by interns and supervisors

    • Participants complete 6 to 12 program modules based on the organization’s internship period.

  • The deadlines to register your interns and supervisors for Summer 2025 are:

    REGISTER BY MAY 16

    • 12-week program (May 26 - August 15)

    • 10-week program (May 26 - August 1)

    • 8-week program (May 26 - July 18)

    • 6-week program (May 26 - July 4)

    REGISTER BY MAY 23

    • 10-week program (June 2 - August 8)

    • 8-week program (June 2 - July 25)

    • 6-week program (June 2 - July 11)

    REGISTER BY MAY 30

    • 10-week program (June 9 - August 15)

    • 8-week program (June 9 - August 1)

    • 6-week program (June 9 - July 18)

    REGISTER BY JUNE 6

    • 8-week program (June 16 - August 8)

    • 6-week program (June 16 - July 25)

    REGISTER BY JUNE 13

    • 8-week program (June 23 - August 15)

    • 6-week program (June 23 - August 1)

    REGISTER BY JUNE 27

    • 6-week program (July 7 - August 15)

PROGRAM MODULES

  • DOABLE

    “within your power.”

    Approach tasks, projects, and hands-on experience.

  • TECHNICAL

    "having special skills or knowledge about how something works."

    Approach applications, practices, and techniques.

  • QUESTIONABLE

    "not certain of something."

    Identify challenges, analyze data, and overcome obstacles.

  • DISCUSSIONAL

    "to have an informal debate; to explore solutions."

    Convey ideas, articulate thoughts, and present findings.

  • SOCIABLE

    "willing to talk and engage in activities with people."

    Build and expand your professional network.

  • WORKABLE

    "your ability to produce the results you desire."

    Navigate new environments, diverse teams, and expectations.

  • POSSIBLE

    "within your capability, capacity, and ability to realize."

    Contribute, take on responsibilities, and propose ideas.

  • GROWABLE

    "within your ability to develop."

    Incorporate strengths and opportunities to grow.

  • PROFESSIONAL

    "working and behaving in ways others think of you as competent, reliable, and respectful."

    Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and accountability.

  • ORGANIZATIONAL

    "ways that work, activities, or events are planned and arranged."

    Leverage organizational structure and workplace dynamics.

  • CONTRIBUTABLE

    "your ability to make something better, more valuable, and successful."

    Take on responsibilities and deliver results.

  • OPPORTUNELY

    "something happens at the appropriate time for your success."

    Clarify career goals and a plan for continued growth and success.

Become a sponsor.

Connect with Positioning Self interns, recent graduates, and early career professionals—bright, motivated individuals who proactively pursue self and career development.

  • Strategically place your offering in front of your target audience

  • Align your brand with valuable educational and career content

  • Connect with a highly receptive audience of professionals

  • A 6-day promotion of your company offerings. Each daily lesson includes the display of a:

    • company logo

    • product/service offering excerpt

    • direct link to offering

  • A dedicated message to Positioning Self members and candidate pool that includes a promotion of your company offerings. Each message includes the display of your:

    • company logo

    • product/service offering excerpt

    • direct link to offering

Fall 2025 Virtual Internship & Job Fair Series

Streamline Your Fall 2025 Talent Recruitment

Save time and resources as you continue building a talent pipeline for your open positions and Fall 2025 internship program.

This is an opportunity for employers to connect with bright, motivated individuals:

  • Graduate and undergraduate students

  • Recent graduates and early career professionals

  • Employers identify ideal candidates.

    VIRTUAL EMPLOYER BOOTH

    • Showcase your company’s mission, values, and exciting internship opportunities

    • Share compelling employee testimonials and company information to attract top talent

    LIVE Q&A SESSION

    • Engage in real-time conversations with Positioning Self interns

    • Answer candidate questions

    • Provide valuable insights into your company culture

    • Showcase the unique benefits of interning with your organization

  • CANDIDATES

    • Gain access to open positions, e.g. part-time, full-time, and internship opportunities.

    • Set yourself apart by engaging and networking with employers during the career fair.

    • Get real-time answers to your questions about open positions, work environments, compensation, and much more.

    EMPLOYERS

    • Gain access to candidate attendee information

    • Attract candidates who are interested in your job opportunities

    • Identify candidates who align to your business goals