In this episode, host Marg Bouse sits down with her daughter and customer marketing professional Jackie Bouse for a candid, insightful conversation about building internship programs that truly matter.

Together, they explore how companies and teams can design internship experiences that create real value — for both the intern and the employer. Jackie shares her experiences managing and mentoring interns, while Margaret brings her perspective from decades of developing structured, purpose-driven internship programs.

You’ll learn:

• ✅ How to design internships with real learning outcomes and measurable results
• ✅ Why paid or for-credit internships attract the best candidates
• ✅ How to balance structure with creativity and autonomy
• ✅ The importance of mentoring, recognition, and supporting interns after the program
• ✅ Ways to partner with universities and comply with Fair Labor Standards guidelines

This discussion is packed with real-world advice, empathy, and humor — including how to manage hundreds of internship applications, tailor learning plans, and foster confidence in young professionals entering today’s challenging job market.

🎓 Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit leader, or student preparing for your first internship, this episode will help you rethink what makes an internship truly successful.

📎 Show Notes & Resources

• Fair Labor Standards Act Internship Guidelines: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships
• Massachusetts Workforce Development Programs: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-of-labor-and-workforce-development
• LinkedIn Career Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/learning

#Internships #CareerDevelopment #SmallBusiness #NonprofitLeadership #WorkforceDevelopment #Mentorship #StudentSuccess #MarketingCareers #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth

Our Host: Margaret Bouse / Marg Bouse https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretbouse

Our Guest: Jackie Bouse https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackiebouse

Our Producer and Director: Jesse Walsh https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-walsh/

Sopra Solutions LLC www.soprasolutions.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopra-solutions

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