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in Our denternship program
in Our denternship program
2 experienced Dent youth catalyze creativity at your company or organization as interns who use human-centered problem-solving skills to address an Innovation Challenge you face
who are denterns
who are denterns
Denterns (ages 15-18) are proven leaders at Dent Education who have launched ventures, utilize specific maker skills, and apply equity-centered, design thinking to creatively solve problems.
why hire denterns?
why hire denterns?
Impact Baltimore, connect youth, grow talent paths.
Design Thinking & Intrapreneurship at your org, facilitated by Dentern & Dent's DT Experts
Denterns bring human-centered innovation
to real challenges in real organizations.
DENTERNSHIP Host
DENTERNSHIP Host
Innovation Challenge Scoping
Innovation Challenge Scoping
MEET OUR BoB '22
DENTERNSHIP HOSTS
COMPLETE DENTERNSHIP PLACEMENT FORM
Key DaTes
Key DaTes
Host Onboarding Online | Thursday, July 6th, 5:30-6:30 pm
Host Match Day @ Impact Hub | Thursday, July 13th, 10:30-12 pm
Denternship Program Timeline (Bet on Baltimore) | July 10th - August 11th, 2023
6 Denternship Days On-Site at Host | Tues & Thurs, July 18th - August 3rd
Denternship Showcase | August 8th, 1:30-3 pm
7th Annual BoB '23 Showcase | August 10th, 6-8 pm
WEEKLY MILESTONES & Program Flow
WEEKLY MILESTONES & Program Flow
LET's TALK LOGISTICS
LET's TALK LOGISTICS
BoB '23 Costs
BoB '23 Costs
Full Cost of 2 Denterns is $4,200 to cover:
Experienced Staff (1 Coach Per 2 Denternship Hosts)
Materials, rent, and supplies for students
Dent's design thinking value-add and expertise
Note: Student salaries are not covered in the summer, though they are covered in Denternship Costs during school-year programs
Partial & Full Sponsorships are available for qualifying Partners
BoB '23 Virtual / in-person
BoB '23 Virtual / in-person
On Denternship Host Days, Tuesday & Thursday Denterns can either:
Work in-person at Denternship Host Workspace (ideal)
Work in-person with Denternship Cohort while working virtually with Denternship Host.
If no Host space is available, plan to meet with Denterns at least once a week at Impact Hub.
Each day is fully virtual or in-person, unless you are prepared to send Denter in an Uber back to Impact Hub.
If schedule changes during the program, communicate with Dentern and Coach the week prior to allow ample time for rescheduling.
Denternship Match Day
Denternship Match Day
July 13th, 10:30 am - 12 pm
Dent matches 2 Denterns with a Denternship Host based on their collective skills, interests, and the Innovation Challenge
Denternship Hosts meet, interview, adjust the Innovation Challenge as needed based on Dentern skills & interests, and confirm whether pairings are a good fit with their 2 matched Denterns.
Denternship Hosts & Denterns confirms whether the pairings are a good fit.
If either Denternship Hosts or Denterns indicate it is not a match, they will let Dent know why and Dent will aim to find a replacement match with another Dent youth to be confirmed by both parties
Denternship Site
Denternship Site
Impact Hub Baltimore | 10 E North Avenue
Meaningfully EngagE YOUR Dentern
Meaningfully EngagE YOUR Dentern
Weekly 1-on-1
Weekly 1-on-1
Meet with Denterns 1-on-1 (or 1-on-2 if preferred) each week for 30-60 minutes to...
personally connect
assign and clarify tasks
provide project assignments and manage responsibilities for Denterns that will amount to 8-12 hours per week during Week 2 through Week 5
Set SMART goal for the week with a clear deliverable that’s achievable for that week
provide feedback on Innovation Challenge progress
identify opportunities to build on growth areas (ex: public speaking, email communication)
Build Connections
Build Connections
Connect one-on-one
Share your journey and get curious about theirs!
Find common ground and catch up about your hobbies
Connect with folks on your team
Lean into the Power of Feedback
Set clear agenda for the day / for meetings
Defining Success
Defining Success
for your Challenge & Dentern
for your Challenge & Dentern
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