2023 Summer Lineup
This summer's program will include 15 virtual seminars that cover skill building, professional development, financial literacy, and some of the most useful and relevant topics new hires are expected to know (or learn fast) prior to starting their career.
And back by popular demand, we will be hosting 3 in-person events that will allow interns to meet up, hang out, discover what Detroit has to offer and HAVE FUN!
registration is required for each event to receive the necessary access + instructions.
click to download our digital handbook for full access to speakers + contact information.
FINDING SUCCESS IN FAILURES
You’re going to fail. And you’re going to fail again.
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
I’m sure you’ve heard all the motivational quotes, but how does that apply to real life and business life, especially in an age of “Instagram perfection”? How can you fail in a business setting and not make it fatal?
SETTING BOUNDARIES & AVOIDING BURNOUT
They were at the top of their careers. She was the lead PR Manager for Amazon in Michigan. He was the Chief Mobility Officer at the State of Michigan.
And they left it all.
To travel the world with their two young kids.
They’ll be joining us from Europe - 6 months into their worldwide travels - to talk about how they set boundaries and are now “working hard”…to avoid burnout!
TURNING YOUR INTERNSHIP INTO A FULL-TIME OFFER
Congratulations! You got the internship!
BUT…now how do you turn it into a full-time offer?
This session is purposefully scheduled for the first week of our programming - and still early in your internship tenure - so that you can take this conversation’s tips & tricks and apply them throughout the summer and turn your internship into an offer that you can’t resist!
mark petroff
CEO
onemagnify
erin michon
SCRUM MASTER
ONEMAGNIFY
AFRAH ARIF
CX STRATEGIST
ONEMAGNIFY
LUKE SEFLIC
ACCOUNT COORDINATOR
ONEMAGNIFY
MELISSA VANTHOURNOUT
SR. HR PARTNER
ONEMAGNIFY
STARTING OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT: insights into navigating a new role
It’s not always easy starting a new role or a new full time position at a company…especially when companies might still be remote or hybrid and you can’t just ask someone for advice at the water cooler!
So how can new hires hit the ground running? How do you manage the learning curve? And what should the expectation be on you, as a new hire, versus the organization managing the onboarding process?
We’ve asked our friends at OneMagnify to help us understand what you can and should expect as you start a new job or role - from the CEO, all the way to the new hire!
PERSUASIVE STORYTELLING (AND HOW IT APPLIES TO ALL INTERVIEWS & JOB POSITIONS)
Whether you’re an engineer or the President of a marketing firm - the art of storytelling is relevant and necessary in all positions!
Being successful at interviewing - is being successful at storytelling.
Being successful at pitching your idea or concept to the team - is being successful at storytelling.
So…let’s learn from the best!
HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Casual. Business Casual. Business Attire.
What’s all mean and what does it all ‘look like’?
Dress for the part you want. Dress for success. You’ve heard it all, but with so many definitions on dress codes and with some being in person vs. some being virtual, it’s important to know how to present yourself for all situations!
IN PERSON EVENT:
2023 KICKOFF PARTY
All work and no play is no fun - so, let’s have some fun!
Join us for a FREE evening of games, tacos, and FUN - as we meet others interning in the city this summer!
TERRAH OPFERMAN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
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RACHEL STEWART
PRESIDENT
GARDNER-WHITE FURNITURE
the power of feedback
“Feedback” can be a very scary and intimidating thing (especially in the business world) - but it can also be a very powerful tool that you can use to learn, grow, and improve.
Join us for a conversation with two amazing leaders who believe that feedback can be…and should be…something you lean into, rather than run from.
PRIVATE SECTOR VS. PUBLIC
A lot of the companies that you probably see recruiting on campus are for-profit, big-name companies that certainly hold the allure of well-paying jobs and benefits. But have you ever really considered the differences between working for private versus public sector companies?
Do you actually know the differences?
Dana has years of experience on both sides of the coin.
She served as a leading manager at DTE Energy, but made the move to join the City of Detroit’s ‘Detroit at Work’ initiative. Join us as we dive deep into your questions about what both sides are really like; what they both have to offer; and why one option might seem more appealing at different stages of your career.
Presented by:
10 commandments of networking
Networking is a critical skill to master throughout your professional career. It’s also a skill that you can (and should) use every opportunity possible. You never know who you’re talking to and how that conversation can change the course of your career.
In this session, we’ll learn the top commandments of networking - then put them into practice with real time networking with our hosts, companies, and partners.
Boardroom Conversation: Goran Jurkovic
Goran Jurkovic is the President and CEO of Okemos-based Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. We will have the pleasure of speaking with Goran in a boardroom setting, where interns have the opportunity to ask questions in a one-on-one setting. So come ready with questions and ready to network in our virtual boardroom!
SOCIAL HOUR
Wednesday, July 12 @ 5pm
There’s no agenda, just a good old fashion happy hour at one of the most FUN bars in Detroit. Located in the heart of the city at Campus Martius’ “sandbox” - come kick back, relax, and even put your toes in the sand as we meet up after work for a good time at BrisaBar!
HOW TO TALK TO HR (ARE THEY REALLY YOUR FRIEND?)
We’ve all heard the horror stories of ‘being called to HR’…kind of like being called to the Principal’s office…but does HR always have to have such a negative connotation? Can they actually be your friends? Can they actually be a support to you as you navigate the workplace? And how?
THE IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS & PARTNERSHIPS (WHICH STARTS NOW)
A common mistake of new graduates is thinking that they don’t have a network YET. But the reality is, you already have a vast network - and you’ll only continue to build on those relationships moving forward.
Look around…you could be sitting next to your future business partner, a life-long colleague, even a spouse.
So, start networking now…and never stop!
YOUR CAREER, YOUR WAY
No career path is linear.
Let me repeat that…No career path is linear.
As you learn to appreciate that, you’ll also learn to appreciate (and identify) the various opportunities that present themselves throughout your career.
Even a job that you don’t love will teach you something…maybe you learn the type of manager that you don’t want to be, maybe you gain a valuable skill that can be transferrable to a better suited job.
The opportunities are endless, you just have to be open to them!
Compensation, Benefits, and Retirement Planning
Although benefits can account for roughly 30% of your compensation, many of us don’t factor these costs in when deciding between career opportunities. Learn about life after college when it comes to comparing careers, compensation, and discovering the impact of benefits on your budget and future retirement plans.
INVESTMENTS 101: BEFORE YOU START INVESTING
The topic of investing has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Join DaVonte in learning some of the basics, including different ways to invest, considerations when deciding how you’re going to start investing, and a few key differences between investing in cryptocurrency and the market.
FROM ELITE ATHLETICS TO THE REAL WORLD
Even Olympic Gold Medalists have a ‘first day on the job’.
The real world can be a great equalizer - but just like elite athletes - those that work hard, hone their craft, and perfect their style, can find incredible success.
IN-PERSON EVENT
LINK IN THE D
Now is a great time to expand your network and connect with employers looking for their next round of interns or even full-time hires (and employers with students).
On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 from 5 - 7 pm at Newlab x Michigan Central, 2050 15th St., Detroit, 48216, we are planning a unique networking event for college students to "connect" with the "key" employers in the greater Metro Detroit area.
Students from multiple schools and companies are invited to join us for a fun, laid-back, networking event with light refreshments. Leave your resume at home - business cards are cooler! We will provide you a "fun" way to LINKIN at the event!
We expect representatives, Executives, and HR reps, from 25 - 30 "key" companies to meet-up with students from many different institutions - expecting 300+ students.
The event will be hosted by The Engineering Society of Detroit, Detroit Intern Experience, and MEDC and sponsored in part by Delta Dental, Downtown Detroit Partnership, MSUFCU, OneMagnify and Michigan State University.
date: wednesday, august 2
5:00 - 7:00PM
location: newlab, michigan central