What has been the greatest benefit for your company in hosting LIA students?
– The greatest benefit for us has been the opportunity to connect with future talent early on, while also bringing new perspectives into our operations. LIA students often contribute up-to-date theoretical knowledge, curiosity, and a drive that complements our existing teams well. For us, the internship program has also been a way to strengthen our talent acquisition efforts and identify talents who could become valuable employees in the future. The internship program gives us the opportunity to test the collaboration from both sides, and several of our top talents have begun their journey with us as interns. 

In what ways have LIA students been involved in the business during their internship?
– During their internship, LIA students have been integrated into our daily work and have participated in projects, meetings, and day-to-day operational tasks. They have had the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues, manage their own tasks, and contribute to various aspects of the business depending on their field of study and interests. We strive to provide them with a meaningful and realistic view of the professional world where they are given both responsibility and support. 

Have you been able to adapt or influence the content of the programs through your collaboration with YH?
– Yes, through dialogue with program directors and participation in, for example, management teams or feedback meetings, we have had the opportunity to influence the program’s focus, course components, and which competencies are prioritized. This collaboration ensures that the programs are designed to meet the industry’s needs and that students are better prepared for the workforce upon graduation. 

Is there anything else you’d like to highlight regarding YH and the collaboration with your company?
– Our experience is that the collaboration with YH programs works very well. It is a flexible and needs-based form of education that helps ensure a skilled workforce in our field. The dialogue with the educational providers has been constructive and professional, and we appreciate the opportunity to both contribute to and benefit from the development of the programs. We view continued collaboration as an important part of our long-term talent pipeline. The students often have very diverse backgrounds. Many have changed careers and bring prior work experience with them, which is a major asset.