Action: How Can We Turn Internships into Strategic Pipelines for Growth?

Action session facilitated by the chair

This roundtable invites participants to discuss practical ways to translate high-impact internship strategies into their own organizations. Building on the Q&A discussion, attendees will explore how to design rotational programs, integrate mentorship, and track outcomes to develop future-ready talent and strengthen workforce pipelines.

  • Designing internship programs that balance real-world experience with long-term talent development
  • Embedding mentorship and career ownership to strengthen intern commitment and retention
  • Aligning internships with broader workforce and succession planning strategies
  • Implementing practical measures to track program impact, including conversions, engagement, and skill growth