MAC convened more than 1,600 interns from the region’s top companies to connect them to the metro Atlanta business community and one another.
This summer MAC hosted another highly successful ATL Interns After 5 event series. The program introduces aspiring young professionals to the region’s business community and supports MAC’s long-term strategy to attract and retain talent.
The 2024 edition of ATL Interns After 5 brought together 1,667 summer students interning at 72 of metro Atlanta’s leading companies. The events exposed interns to key aspects of the region’s business environment, equipped them with professional tools and knowledge, and encouraged them to connect with their peers.
Events held at the Gathering Spot, TK Elevators, Microsoft, and the Coca-Cola Company fueled students’ interest in metro Atlanta as a prime location for their growing careers—89% of this year’s participants plan to start their careers in the region.
“This summer, we met an enormous number of students set to embark on their careers from around the country interning for companies located in metro Atlanta,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. These young people are in a formative stage, learning about the job and community options available to them and making decisions on where to start their careers. Helping them make connections and learn about the opportunities metro Atlanta offers is invaluable to the long-term growth of our talent pool.”
Looking ahead to 2025, MAC will continue strengthening metro Atlanta’s talent pipelines through the ATL Interns After 5 program, ATL Talent Collaborative, ATLeaders, and three new initiatives: Connect to Work Georgia, Georgia Credential Library, and the Georgia Intern App. MAC’s ability to connect individuals with the region’s businesses has a profound and unmatched impact on talent development and economic mobility in our community.
About Metro Atlanta Chamber:
The Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC) serves as a catalyst for a more prosperous and vibrant region. We work to advance economic growth and improve metro Atlanta’s quality of life across the 29-county metro Atlanta region. Our charge is to unleash Atlanta’s ambition, and we do this by growing, advocating and promoting the region’s economy, talent and community. MAC expands the region’s thriving economy, advocates for a competitive business climate and elevates metro Atlanta’s story on a global scale to ensure that this continues to be a region that rises as one. For more information, visit www.MetroAtlantaChamber.com.
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