Maximizing the Value of Internships: Advice from Employers

While the benefits of internships for students are well known, this webinar — which took place on March 18, 2026 — dives into a first-of-its-kind study from Strada Education Foundation and UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute to explore how internship programs drive tangible business value.Based on the newly released report, “Maximizing the Value of Internships: Advice from Employers,” we share insights from 40 diverse organizations on how they leverage internships to solve persistent talent and operational challenges. Our panel of experts discuss how leading companies define and measure the effectiveness of their programs to ensure a meaningful return on investment. Finally, we provide actionable strategies for creating the internal conditions necessary to build sustainable, high-impact internship programs that benefit both your organization and the next generation of talent.Our speakers include Devina Fernandez (Workforce Development Partner, Endress+Hauser), Bradley Leon (Executive Director, BlueSky Tennessee Institute, BlueCross BlueShield of TN), Kevin Grubb (Vice President, Work Based Learning, Strada Education Foundation), and Haley Glover (Senior Director, UpSkill America, The Aspen Institute).For more information about this event, including a transcript and additional resources, visit our website. For highlights from this discussion, subscribe to our YouTube channel.Or subscribe to our podcast to listen on the go.