WNY Talent Pipeline: Internship Webinar

WNY Talent Pipeline: Internship Webinar
Don't miss this Webinar presented by SUNY’s
Brandon Aldous
Director of Internships and Employer Partnerships



Rethinking the Intern: Unlocking Western New York’s Greatest Talent Pipeline
 
Did you know that Western New York is home to one of the highest concentrations of colleges and universities in the country? Yet, far too often, our brightest graduates pack their bags and leave the region. To change this narrative and keep top-tier talent right here in Buffalo, the State University of New York (SUNY) has launched an ambitious initiative to connect graduating students with impactful, local internships.
If your business has been hesitant to hire an intern, it is time to throw out the old playbook.
 
The New Reality of Student Hiring:

• Hiring is Rising
  • Nationally, employers expect to hire 3.9% more interns this year, signaling a highly active, competitive student talent pool (NACE 2026 Report).
• Beyond the Coffee Run
  •  The stereotype of the errand-running intern is dead. Today’s students bring advanced technical skills, fresh perspectives, and valuable data-driven intellect directly to your bottom line.
• Affordable, Not Free
  • While interns require investment—after all, real talent deserves compensation—they remain a highly cost-effective way to manage your workload and scale operations.
• WNY Retention
  • Students who have a successful, meaningful internship experience are overwhelmingly motivated to stay, work, and build their lives in our region.
• Year-Round Flexibility
  • Internship programs are highly adaptable. They are no longer just for summer; they can be custom-tailored to fit your business timeline across any semester.

 
What You Will Learn
We are here to help you completely rethink the internship. This webinar will debunk the most common misconceptions and give you the exact blueprint you need to build a high-ROI student hiring strategy.
 
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel—SUNY has designed a highly structured framework that handles the heavy lifting, allowing you to co-develop learning objectives that align directly with your daily business goals.
 
Secure your spot today and discover how local university talent can help your business succeed!