Internships are more than just a learning opportunity—they’re a pathway to building your future workforce. For businesses, internships can be a powerful way to identify and develop talent early. For interns, they provide hands-on experience, mentorship, and a clearer path toward their careers.
 
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring employers who have built impactful internship programs and the interns who have been part of them. Hear firsthand how these experiences shape careers, strengthen organizations, and create lasting connections between businesses and emerging professionals.
 
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover how internships can become a valuable part of your organization’s talent strategy.
 
Speakers include:
Tia Baldwin Barnes, Head of People & Culture, Saras Micro Devices
Ferryn Palmer, Talant Acquisition Business Partner, PacSci EMC
Martine Garcia, Manager for Employers Relations, Arizona State University
Andrea Northup, Assisant Director of Community Relations, Grand Canyon University


About the Chandler Workforce Development Council
The Chandler Workforce Development Council advances educational achievement and workforce development in Chandler through inclusive partnerships that champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. By connecting businesses and educational institutions and aligning training with workforce needs, the Council ensures all community members have access to opportunities for growth while building a strong, skilled workforce.

About the Chandler Chamber
Representing over 175,000 employees from over 1,700 member businesses, the Chandler Chamber of Commerce has brought the East Valley together for over 100 years. The Chandler Chamber champions both small businesses and established corporations by providing innovative workforce development programming, by advocating for employers at the city and state level, and by providing collaborative opportunities through economic updates, industry-specific roundtables, a young professionals series, and more.