Discover how your business can invest in its future while strengthening your team today. Future-Ready: Building the Next Generation Through Internships brings together local business leaders and educators to share practical strategies for developing effective internship programs. Learn how to recruit and mentor interns, connect with schools and colleges, and design experiences that add real value to your organization.
Attendees will walk away with a step-by-step blueprint for creating or enhancing an internship program—including best practices, templates, and local resources to help you get started. Whether you’re a small business or a growing company, this session will equip you to build a sustainable, future-focused talent pipeline.
Panel of Speakers
Mike Beattie, RLA, RETTEW
Holly Feltenberger, McKonly & Asbury
Kristin Fike, MBA, Central Penn College
Ashley Jones, Messiah University
Natalie Payne, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Alix Rouby, Shippensburg University
Registration & Networking - 3:00 - 3:30 PM
Panel Session with Q&A - 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Networking - 4:30 - 5:00 PM
Refreshment Sponsors
44 Business Capital
The cancellation with refund deadline is 12 pm, January 13, 2026.
For questions please contact the Chamber at wschamber@wschamber.org or (717) 761-0702
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