"How may we improve internship outcomes & find quality host companies?"
Internships are meant to bridge education and industry — but many fall short of delivering meaningful learning and career readiness. At the same time, finding host companies that provide structured, impactful experiences can be challenging.
This roundtable brings together educators, industry leaders, career services professionals, and programme managers to discuss how we can raise the bar for internship quality. Expect a candid exchange of ideas, case studies, and practical frameworks that can be applied in your own institution or organisation.
Key Discussion Points
What defines a high-quality internship in today’s job market
How to identify and partner with companies that are committed to student development
Metrics and methods to track internship outcomes effectively
Innovative internship models: remote, hybrid, project-based, micro-internships
Strengthening communication and expectations between students, schools, and companies
Who Should Attend
This is a closed-door roundtable event. This is event is specially designed for;-
University, Polytechnic, Junior College Internship Coordinators
Career Services, Internationalization & Outreach Managers
Education & Career Guidance (ECG) Counsellors
Founders & People Ops Managers of Startups
Programme Managers for Youth/Industry Placement Initiatives
Other Educators & Policymakers Interested in Work-Integrated Learning
Format
Roundtable discussion (no keynote speeches — everyone’s input matters)
Small group breakout discussions to dive deeper into each challenge
Action-oriented takeaways you can implement immediately