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Item 5.f.
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March 9, 2021
TO: ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
FROM: CHRISTINA GEE, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
REVIEWED BY: TEJI O'MALLEY HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
ROGER S. BAILEY, GENERAL MANAGER
SUBJECT: VIRTUAL EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMAND PURDUE UNIVERSITY
INFORMATION SESSION
Central San is expanding its efforts to enhance workforce development and perform outreach to college
students and recent graduates by hosting a week-long Virtual Externship Program this spring. The cohort-
style learning experience is designed as an insider look at multiple career paths in the wastewater industry
and an opportunity to make connections, not only with established staff at Central San but also with fellow
externs. The program will be a five-day event from March 29 to April 2, held online from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
every day, including a one-hour lunch break. Each of the five sessions will be an engaging and interactive
introduction to Central San's range of careers. Staff will take the externs through a day in their lives, explain
how they came to Central San, and talk about their current projects and what they enjoy about their jobs.
Thus far, 38 students and recent graduates of various majors, academic standings, and schools have
requested to join the program. More information can be found at
https://www.centralsan.org/post/externship-program.
In order to advertise the program to as many potential participants as possible, staff has been reaching out
to various colleges and universities. Purdue University suggested that Central San host a virtual
information session through their Center for Career Opportunities. This thirty-minute session will introduce
Central San, preview the externship program, include live testimonials from our current interns, and
conclude with a question and answer period. Should other schools request a similar information session,
staff will be happy to oblige.
No action is requested from the Committee. Staff will be available at the meeting to answer any questions.
Strategic Plan Tie-In
GOAL ONE: Customer and Community
Strategy 2—Maintain a positive reputation
GOAL FOUR: Workforce Development
Strategy 1—Proactively plan for future operational staffing needs
March 9, 2021 Regular ADMIN Committee Meeting Agenda Packet- Page 42 of 44