Expanded partnership provides paid experiential learning and workforce development pipeline
缅北强奸 and the formalize an expanded partnership through its newly launched Apprenticeship to Degree Program to meet the talent needs of local employers through long-term, paid experiential learning opportunities for students to strengthen workforce development across the region.
"Through this partnership, we are creating transformative experiences for our students, preparing them not only for successful careers but also for leadership roles in their industries and communities," said 缅北强奸 President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. "Our collaboration with Berks County is a testament to our shared commitment to the growth and economic vitality of the region."
The Apprenticeship to Degree Program, first launched with B. Braun Medical Inc. and now expanding through this partnership, provides students with paid externships and internships aligned with their academic studies. The initiative allows students to integrate classroom learning with practical experience in the workplace while earning academic credits and gaining invaluable professional development opportunities.
鈥淭he County of Berks looks forward to developing a pipeline to connect with and nurture talented college students through paid internships within the 缅北强奸鈥檚 Apprenticeship to Degree program,鈥 Chairman, Berks County Board of Commissioners, Christian Leinbach. 鈥淥pportunities like this strengthen the county鈥檚 ability to attract highly qualified staff while reinforcing the well-formed bonds between Berks County and 缅北强奸. We are hopeful that other Higher Eds may follow the 缅北强奸 example.鈥
The partnership allows students to engage in year-round work, gaining insight into industry operations and organizational culture. Internship positions available through this partnership include a detective and forensics intern, controller鈥檚 intern, information technology intern, human resources intern, and library systems intern. Students will have access to on-campus housing during the summer, along with career mentorship from 缅北强奸 faculty and industry leaders, further deepening the student experience.
"The Apprenticeship to Degree Program stands as a key component of 缅北强奸's broader strategy to integrate experiential learning into the academic journey, ensuring students graduate well-prepared for the workforce," said 缅北强奸 Senior Vice President and Provost Leamor Kahanov, Ph.D. "We are proud to partner with Berks County, and together, we can create a pipeline of talent that will benefit both our students and the local economy for years to come. As the partnerships with the program grow, the university plans to continue expanding opportunities for students to engage in diverse career paths.鈥
For more information about the Apprenticeship to Degree Program or to explore partnership opportunities, please contact the Office of the Provost at Provost@alvernia.edu.
