Aaron Moore

• Evaluating the long-term impact and success of early career hiring and internship programs on employee longevity and engagement
• Uncovering the value of treating internships as a strategic talent pipeline rather than a temporary engagement, giving interns meaningful responsibilities and ownership to accelerate learning, engagement and integration into company culture
• Exploring how Western Speciality Contractors are intentionally building a future-ready workforce with an 89% retention rate

This session invites participants to explore how Western Speciality Contractors is reimagining internships as a strategic talent pipeline. Attendees will examine how meaningful, hands-on experiences, structured rotations, and early ownership of responsibilities can accelerate learning, boost engagement, and drive long-term retention.

• Understanding how hands-on rotations and meaningful responsibilities accelerate learning and
• engagement
• Exploring ways to integrate interns into company culture and long-term workforce planning
• Identifying strategies to build retention and prepare future-ready talent