Summer in the City
Author:
May 2007
The City of Dayton is determined to help bridge the gap between local businesses, area college students, and the Dayton community in order to stimulate growth within the region and retain capable graduates from local colleges & universities. As part of this goal, the City of Dayton would like to show its appreciation to interns hired by area companies for what they bring to our city, while also demonstrating the professional, social, and cultural opportunities available to them in the Dayton area.
Program Components and Events
Luncheon with City Leaders: As the kick-off event for the summer, city leaders will welcome the interns to the Dayton area. They will discuss opportunities in the region for interns, as well as some upcoming events to look forward to.
Professional Growth Sessions:
Interns will be able to participate in evening activities with the Dayton Urban League Young Professionals and Generation Dayton. This will provide information on various business topics and an opportunity to discuss issues with young professionals in the area.
Mentor Lunches:
Each intern will get the opportunity to have lunch with business and community leaders from the Dayton area. This will give them to opportunity to get to know those people who are working to make Dayton a greater city.
City Outings:
On weekends, interns will be given the opportunity to participate in various activities around the city, such as Dayton Dragons games, area art performances, trips to local museums, and local festivals, etc.
Volunteer Activities:
The program will provide the interns with opportunities to become involved with local charitable and civic organizations after work and on the weekends.
After-Work Social Networking Events: Once a week, interns will be invited to social events at an area venue. Food will be provided at each event and door prizes will be given away. These events will give interns an opportunity to have conversations with city officials and business leaders, as well as a chance to meet interns from other area companies.
Please call Bobbi or Josh at 333-3648 for information on how to participate.
