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 Course Description:

Join us for an in depth look at the North Carolina Division of Purchase & Contract internship program emphasizing hands-on experiences, real responsibilities, and meaningful work. Learn how this immersive recruitment and talent development approach has inspired a new generation of procurement officials and public servants.

Presenters: Tirrell Honablew - Education Program Coordinator & David O'Neal - State Chief Procurement Officer

Learning Objectives:

Describe key components of North Carolina’s Purchase & Contract Aspiring Procurement Professionals internship program

Describe features and curriculum that make the program innovative and effective

Identify steps to adapt and adopt a similar approach to internship initiatives in other procurement offices