Family Concepts Center offers an internship program. The internship program provides an opportunity for students to gain practical experience and develop essential skills in their field of interest. The program typically lasts for 4-6 weeks, allowing interns to immerse themselves in the work environment and contribute to meaningful projects.

To be eligible for the internship program, candidates must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution and meet any specific requirements outlined in the program description. Interns have access to various company resources such as libraries, research databases, and training materials.

Key Objectives of the Internship Program

• To provide an opportunity for students to experience the world of work.
• To create opportunities for students to apply classroom knowledge in the workplace.
• To expose students to teamwork and professional behaviour
• To expose students to organizational structure, functions  and culture

Scope of the Internship

1. The intern will develop and implement a project within his/her area of Academic discipline to support one of the Family Concepts Center’s operational strategies.
2. The intern will undertake any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor including but not limited to the following:

• Support the programme team with the drafting and editing of reports, presentations, official communications, speeches, and articles.
• Assist the programme team in coordinating with partners and stakeholders.
• Provide logistical support on activities such as the organization and reporting of events, training courses, etc.
• Assist senior staff by aiding in research and in attending various meetings and drafting reports on the outcome of these meetings, providing analysis and highlighting the main ideas and points of action. As needs arise, interns will be asked to work on special projects with staff members.
• Assist with developing training materials such as drafting training outlines, trainer’s manuals, success stories, or other related documents.

Performance Evaluation

Interns will be subjected to a performance evaluation at the end of their tenure.

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality of work: Assessing the accuracy, completeness, and attention to detail in the intern’s assignments.
• Timeliness: Evaluating the intern’s ability to meet deadlines and manage their time effectively.
• Initiative: Assessing the intern’s proactiveness and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.
• Collaboration: Evaluating the intern’s ability to work well with others and contribute to a positive team dynamic.

Feedback Mechanisms

• Regular check-ins: Interns will have scheduled meetings with their supervisors to discuss their progress and address any concerns.
• Peer feedback: Interns will have the opportunity to receive feedback from their colleagues to gain different perspectives on their work.
• Performance reviews: Interns will undergo formal performance evaluations at specific intervals to assess their overall performance.

Internship programs are not substantive positions at Family Concepts Center. Interns, therefore, should have no expectations for a salary or allowances. Notwithstanding, interns may be supported by the organization to undertake designated tasks on a case-to-case basis as determined by the Executive Director.