Intern supervisors learn how to better manage new Army talent

THE PENTAGON , DC, UNITED STATES

03.13.2015

Story by Cory Hancock 

U.S. Army Career Program 26

WASHINGTON— Supervisors of Army manpower and force management interns asked questions and received tips on how to best manage their interns, during a Intern Supervisor Orientation hosted by the CP26 Proponency Office, Mar. 4.

“I felt the meeting went very well, we followed the agenda and kept on track. Michele Davis did an exceptional job providing information and answering questions,” said Rhonda Bennett-Martin, Headquarters, Army Materiel Command, G-8 Administrative Officer and CP11/26 Career Program Specialist based at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. “I learned quite a bit of information to pass on to our AMC CP26 interns to include creating individual development plans for them, use of government travel cards, rotations, alternate work schedules and the use of the social media.”

The two hour conference call brought together more than 25 CP26 intern supervisors from across the Army via teleconference in order to discuss a wide range of intern issues.

During the conference, CP26 intern supervisors learned about how to evaluate interns, the role they play in an intern’s development, and the purpose of the CP26 Army Civilian Training, Education, and Development System plan.

“At AMC, I handle CP11 and CP26 interns, 41 intern slots in total. I deal with a variety of issues, both good and bad. Most interns are terrific, eager and ready to learn and do the best job they can so it is a very rewarding experience,” said Bennett-Martin. “The CP26 Proponency Office makes working with the interns much easier and interesting.”

The teleconference was part of the CP26 Proponency Office’s effort to make sure that the future leaders of Army manpower and force management receive the best possible start to their careers.

• Date Taken: 03.13.2015
• Date Posted: 03.13.2015 14:34
• Story ID: 156964
• Location: THE PENTAGON , DC, US
• Hometown: REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, US
• Hometown: THE PENTAGON, DC, US