Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Dreamers, Drivers, Doers
Greater Akron Chamber
Building a Successful Internship Program (and WHY It’s Important)
23 minutes Posted Aug 11, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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Alison Matas-Smith knows how Gen-Z works. Through her role as the AVP of Communications and Talent Development at Schauer Group, she develops a robust internship program at the insurance firm all year round. In this conversation with Steve Millard, Alison shares her experience working closely with college-aged interns and how creating a meaningful internship program has helped the company recruit and retain great talent. Together, Steve and Allison discuss Gen-Z’s changing work perspectives, and how your organization can prepare to welcome them to the workforce.