The Greater Wichita YMCA Growing Leaders Internship Program is designed to provide students with opportunities to put theory into practice and assess, develop and enhance many of the key competencies needed in the professional workplace through interactions with staff, volunteers, and members of the YMCA.
Educational Program Focus
Through our commitment to community outreach and collaborations with other community-based organizations, we are able to provide well-rounded exposure that can assist interns in developing professional skills to work in any organization.
The following are potential department areas an intern can explore with the Greater Wichita YMCA. Detailed objectives and experiential scope will be adjusted to meet the needs of the intern as well as the requirements identified through the academic institution’s specifications:
Internship Timelines
Internships will be offered in alignment with academic institution’s pre-determined schedule whenever possible; however, the following general guideline will be used when considering the timeline and length of internships within the association. If an internship is requested outside of the regular academic semester, Human Resources will determine if the internship can be accommodated and will communicate with the person requesting information.
Students who agree to participate in the Growing Leaders Internship program are responsible for learning about the mission, vision, and values of the association, applicable policies and procedures, and for completing conditions of employment requirements.
While actively associated with the Growing Leaders Internship program, interns will also be responsible for:
Completing the Growing Leaders Intern program requirements, to include:
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