--- ### **Fall 2024 Virtual Internship Program Schedule** **Duration:** September 9, 2024 – December 13, 2024\ **Format:** Virtual\ **Commitment:** 10–15 hours/week --- ### **Week 1: Orientation & Goal Setting** **Dates:** September 9–13 * **Day 1:** * Program Kickoff (Welcome Session) * Introduction to GG4L and CSPA Program Goals * Virtual Networking Icebreaker (Meet Your Peers & Mentors) * **Day 2:** * Setting Internship Goals Workshop * Platform and Tools Training (e.g., Slack, Asana, Google Workspace) * **Day 3:** * Personal Branding & LinkedIn Optimization * Career Readiness Resources Overview --- ### **Weeks 2–5: Foundational Skill Development** **Dates:** September 16 – October 13 * Weekly focus on key skills: * Week 2: Project Management Basics * Week 3: Effective Communication & Collaboration in Virtual Teams * Week 4: Data Privacy and Security (with emphasis on GG4L’s standards) * Week 5: Presentation and Storytelling Techniques * Deliverables: * Complete assigned training modules * Weekly group discussions or role-play scenarios --- ### **Weeks 6–8: Applied Project Work** **Dates:** October 14 – November 3 * Team-based projects related to GG4L’s initiatives: * Develop a marketing strategy for schools * Analyze data trends and create reports * Develop a prototype of an EdTech solution (optional track for technical interns) * **Midpoint Check-In:** * Feedback from mentors on progress * Address challenges and adjust goals --- ### **Weeks 9–11: Advanced Workshops & Individual Assignments** **Dates:** November 4 – November 24 * Advanced skills workshops: * Week 9: Leadership in the Digital Age * Week 10: Insights into Data Analytics in EdTech * Week 11: Final Project Polishing and Presentation Skills * Deliverables: * Prepare final project report and presentation --- ### **Week 12: Final Presentations & Graduation** **Dates:** December 2–6 * **Day 1–3:** * Team presentations to GG4L leadership and school partners * **Day 4:** * 1:1 Career Coaching Sessions * Resume Reviews and Feedback * **Day 5:** * Virtual Graduation Ceremony * Certification of Completion --- ### **Ongoing Support Throughout the Program** * Weekly mentor check-ins * Open office hours for Q&A with program leaders * Virtual coffee chats with industry professionals --- ### **Program Closure** **Date:** December 13, 2024 * Feedback survey and reflections * Internship certificates distributed ---