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Written by Coursera • Updated on Jul 13, 2022
You'll work with computers in both computer science and IT, but they're slightly different fields.
Computer science and information technology (IT) are two distinct subjects, despite their many similarities. Generally, computer science refers to designing and building computers and computer programs. Information technology, on the other hand, refers to maintaining and troubleshooting those computers and their networks, systems, and databases to ensure they run smoothly.
So while working in a computer science-based job might mean you’ll create software, design websites, or gather information on visitors to a website, a career in IT can mean you’ll make sure computers are functional and secure.
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Fact Sheet #71: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act
This fact sheet provides general information to help determine whether interns and students working for “for-profit” employers are entitled to minimum wages and overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).1
Background The FLSA requires “for-profit” employers to pay employees for their work. Interns and students, however, may not be “employees” under the FLSA—in which case the FLSA does not require compensation for their work.
The Test for Unpaid Interns and Students Courts have used the “primary beneficiary test” to determine whether an intern or student is, in fact, an employee under the FLSA.2 In short, this test allows courts to examine the “economic reality” of the intern-employer relationship to determine which party is the “primary beneficiary” of the relationship. Courts have identified the following seven factors as part of the test:
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CILI Second Year Fellow, Dominique Scott, and CILI Coach, Glendalen Williams shared information with the over 200 women in attendance at the Women in Business Conference organized by the New Orleans Regional Black Chamber of Commerce.
This year's event,held at the beautiful JW Marriott on Canal St, was titled "Earning Your Economic Freedom."
The keynote speaker was Deryl McKissack, President and Chief Executive Officer of McKissack & McKissack, a national architectural, engineering, and construction services firm.
Several of the business leaders stopped by to learn more about CILI's progress and future vision.
CILI Coach Gretchen McKinney joined four CILI Fellows for a special event hosted by the American Marketing Association.
Sessions were led by marketing experts and covered topics including analyzing successful ad campaigns, product placement and other important factors of marketing.
Sydney Odom, one of the four CILI fellows in attendance was also given the chance to speak during a session analyzing marketing strategy.
We are incredibly proud of our fellows for connecting with industry experts. This level of engagement is one of the keys to laying a foundation for your career paths. Special thanks to Gretchen for providing support and guidance during the event. Our coaches' involvement is invaluable.
Fellows speaking with P Henry of BAMM Communications, a New Orleans based marketing firm.
NANO LLC and Corporate Internship Leadership Institute honored as 2021 Morial Award Winners
NEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) hosted the annual Morial Awards in its Great Hall to recognize local businesses that have demonstrated innovative growth and economic impact, as well as exceptional contributions to the sustainability and growth of local communities and small businesses across the state of Louisiana. After careful review by the awards committee, Corporate Internship Leadership Institute was selected as “Corporation of the Year” and NANO, LLC was selected as “Small Business of the Year.”
“We would like to express our congratulations to the winners and honorees of this year’s Morial Awards,” said Michael J. Sawaya, Convention Center President. “As a major economic generator, we are committed to the growth and prosperity of our region. Celebrating the successes and investing in the health of local businesses is a big part of our philosophy to support small and disadvantaged business enterprises, as well as local corporations. It is not every day that such an outstanding group of intellectuals and entrepreneurs can gather together, and we wish to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating these outstanding organizations.”
Corporation of the Year recipient, Corporate Internship Leadership Institute (CILI), collaborates with companies, educational institutions and students to provide internship opportunities throughout the New Orleans metro region, Gulf Coast area and state of Louisiana. Facilitates professional development and soft skill building programs, coaching and mentoring to college students.
“The experience of being nominated for such a prestigious award was validation of the work we have done, winning the award is somewhat unreal. We are so excited and honored for this recognition and now work to uphold the standard of the Morial legacy,” said Perry Sholes of CILI.
Architecture and interior design firm NANO, LLC took home the Small Business of the Year award. Founded in 2001, the New Orleans-based firm’s extensive portfolio includes commercial, residential, educational, municipal and industrial projects, including a role as the architect of record for the Convention Center’s ongoing $557 million capital improvements project.
“As members of the New Orleans business community, this award means a lot to us,” said NANO architect and co-founder Terri Hogan Dreyer. “It reminds us that the work we do for our clients can have a broader, positive impact that continues long after our part in a project is completed.”
Gotech, Inc., and VPG Enterprises were also finalists and recognized for their achievements at the ceremony.
These awards were established in celebration of Mayor Ernest N. Morial’s achievements and his legacy as a civil rights activist, and political pioneer. As the first Black mayor of New Orleans in 1977, a position he held for two terms through 1986, he championed the Convention Center’s construction and saw it as a way to promote economic development, especially for local and diverse small businesses.
As a part of the celebration, mayor Ernest N. Morial’s son, former mayor Marc Morial, addressed the attendees, and hundreds of local business leaders.
“I would like to extend a congratulations to the winners of this prestigious award,” said Marc Morial, who currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Urban League. “Your tenacity and investments in the growth of communities and small businesses across this state align perfectly with the work my father did during his tenure as Mayor of New Orleans. It was truly a distinct pleasure to stand in my father’s legacy at this event and in the building named in his honor.”
These awards are just a part of what The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center does year-round to support local businesses. The convention center is committed to increasing business opportunities for the local community’s small and emerging businesses (SEB) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) by encouraging the hiring of local vendors for the purchase of goods and services.
In 2019, the Authority launched the Small and Emerging Business Program. In 2021, the convention center registered 252 new Certified Vendors and made $11 million in payments and contract awards to SEBs and DBE’s. In a recent report, the convention center revealed that 56% of its vendors in 2021 were either SEB’s or DBE’s showing a 30% increase from 2020.
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Corporate Internship Leadership Institute Announces 2022 Board of Directors
CILI announces 11 board members who will guide the non-profit organization in developing future workforce talent across Louisiana.
NEW ORLEANS — Corporate Internship Leadership Institute, a non-profit organization focused on connecting college students of color to paid internships based on career interest, has announced their 2022 board members, supporting CILI's efforts to add diversity in middle to high-wage corporate roles across the metro area.
"We're on a mission to build a high-skilled and inclusive workforce," said Perry Sholes, SPHR-SCP, founder and chairman of the board for CILI. "Black and Brown people are still largely underemployed in New Orleans, including people who have a college degree. We have a long way to go, and our new board members will help us make progress in the year ahead. Each member has committed to helping students of color in our program, especially first-generation college students with social and economic challenges."
Students accepted into CILI's internship program receive mentorship and paid internship opportunities during their junior and senior years. Partnering companies commit to providing paid internships for Tenth Institute members.
Sholes, CILI's founder will serve as the organization's 2022 board chair. Sholes holds a BS in Marketing from Tampa College and an Executive MBA from the University of South Florida. Sholes has over thirty years of human resources experience, having held corporate positions at Kraft Foods and Nabisco Brands, Inc in domestic and international divisions.
Rachel Massey, assistant vice president of external engagement and university events for the University of New Orleans, will serve as vice-chair. Prior to joining UNO, Massey served as director of programs for Leadership Florida. She has experience as a hospitality industry executive in Chicago and Las Vegas. Massey holds degrees from the University of Florida and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Kelder Summers, communications manager for New Orleans Workers Center for Racial Justice, will serve as board secretary and lead board governance. She is also the owner and general manager for Whiskey & Sticks, a bar and lounge.
William DiPaola, CFE, chief operating officer for Ballard Brands, will serve as treasurer. Among the many brands that Ballard Brands represents is PJ's Coffee which recently opened its 150th location. DiPaola has represented the National Restaurant Association and International Franchise Association on behalf of the Save Small Business Coalition before the National Labor Relations Board on Capitol Hill.
Kendall T. Crawford, manager of strategic initiatives and student affairs for St. Augustine High School, will serve as development chair. Crawford graduated from Dillard University with a degree in mass communications. At St. Augustine, he has served as a teacher and Associate Athletic Director.
Juaquana Lewis, Ed.D., executive director of curriculum and instruction for InspireNOLA Charter Schools, will serve as co-chair for programming. She holds an Ed.D in educational leadership from Northcentral University, Master of Arts in educational administration from University of New Orleans, Master of Arts in teaching, urban education from Southern University at New Orleans, and Bachelor of Science in newspaper journalism from Florida A&M University.
Tyler Litt, Senior Director of Equity and Community Investment at New Schools for Baton Rouge, will serve as co-chair for programming. In this role, she sets vision for equitable enrollment, oversees a collaborative for schools, families, and community partners, and manages a portfolio of community investments.
Candace Stanton, Career Advisor and First-Generation student Care Coach at Xavier University of Louisiana. Candace will serve as events chair. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University. She is currently a PhD candidate in Human Behavior. Her experience includes first generation students, student success counseling, teaching, recruitment, program development and implementation as well as career advising.
Arlanda Williams, MPA, CWD, vice chancellor for workforce development and technical education/institutional advancement at Delgado Community College, will lead strategic initiatives. Williams holds an executive Master of Public Administration from Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge. She is also a member of the Historically Black Colleges & Universities Advisory Council.
Robbins Graham, JD, attorney at law, will serve as a board member. His experience includes work in the child support enforcement division of the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and stints under Orleans Parish District Attorney Harry Connick Sr. and private practice in criminal defense and civil law.
Marques Colston founded Marques Colston Enterprises, a professional development services company that empowers organizations and growth-minded athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives to unlock professional creativity and possibility with strategies, tools, and resources inspired by Colston's NFL career and his experience as an owner, partner, investor, and advisor to dozens of companies. He is a licensed financial advisor and has launched Venture Investing and Entrepreneurship for Professional Athletes, an executive education program for current and former professional athletes at Columbia Business School. He is an adjunct professor at the University of New Orleans. Colston is a Super Bowl champion, an inductee in the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame and the Sports Hall of Fame in Pennsylvania and Louisiana."
The AMAC Foundation is accepting scholarships for the 2022–2023 academic year!
The AMAC Foundation Scholarship Committee must receive all application materials no later than Friday, March 4, 2022. Incomplete application forms and missing backup documentation may result in your application not being considered for a scholarship award. Questions? Contact foundation@amac-org.com.
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 4, 2022 Application Review Period: Mid—Late April 2022 Scholarships Announced: Early May 2022 Scholarships Disbursed to Schools: Late Summer 2022—Early Fall 2022
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The Country Club Establishes Lee Elder Internship for 2022 U.S. Open
Weeklong initiative, in partnership with the USGA, designed to expose underrepresented individuals to the game and the many career pathways within the $84 billion golf industry
BROOKLINE, Mass. (Nov. 17, 2021) - The Country Club, in partnership with the United States Golf Association, today announced the establishment of the Lee Elder Internship, a one-week immersive experience at the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club. Applications can be submitted immediately at tcc1882.org/leeelderinternship.
Named for one of golf ’s true trailblazers, the innovative program is designed to introduce under-represented youth to the game and its core values, while also showcasing golf ’s many career pathways. Over the course of a week, 25 individuals will be exposed to multiple facets of the business of golf and gain firsthand experience and insight from industry leaders. The daily curriculum will cover tournament operations, media, course maintenance and design, sales and marketing, facility operations and management, and other relevant topics.
There are more than two million jobs within the $84 billion golf industry, but only a small fraction of these are held by those from underrepresented communities. The mission of this foundational program is to help address this imbalance. It is the latest in a series of proactive programs in golf to encourage people from diverse communities to participate in golf and explore the many career opportunities in the game.
“Diversity remains one of the major challenges facing the golf industry, one that can only be addressed with continued emphasis and initiatives to reach underrepresented individuals,” said Will Fulton, General Chair for the 2022 U.S. Open, which will be played June 13-19. “This program is designed to play a role in this ecosystem by reaching new audiences at formative times, providing them with information and establishing relationships with golf leaders. It ’s a model we have every expectation can be replicated in the future.”
The Country Club and the USGA will cover the program ’s costs, including travel expenses and accommodations for all interns. The membership of The Country Club and the USGA plan to leverage the worldwide exposure and incredible learning experience of the U.S. Open Championship to open conversations and opportunities for more people in the game.
Elder was a pioneer in integrating golf and laying the groundwork for generations that followed. He was the first African American golfer to play in The Masters and the first to play on a United States Ryder Cup team. In 2019, he became the first African American to receive the USGA ’s Bob Jones Award, the association ’s highest honor recognizes an individual who demonstrates Jones ’s exemplary spirit, character and respect for the game
“I have always worked hard to help underprivileged kids have greater opportunities in life,” Elder said. “I am honored to be associated with this important new program, one that will provide several exceptional opportunities for minority representation in the game of golf.”
About The Country Club
Founded in 1882 and located in Brookline, Mass., The Country Club is one of the oldest clubs in the United States. It was one of five charter clubs that founded the United States Golf Association. It has played host to a number of significant events in its history, including 16 USGA championships, the 1913 U.S. Open won by amateur Francis Ouimet, and the U.S. team ’s comeback win at the 1999 Ryder Cup. The fourth U.S. Open at The Country Club will be played June 13-19, 2022. For more information, visit tcc1882.org.
About the USGA
The USGA is a nonprofit organization that celebrates, serves and advances the game of golf. Founded in 1894, we conduct many of golf ’s premier professional and amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S. Women ’s Open. With The R&A, we govern the sport via a global set of playing, equipment, handicapping and amateur status rules. The USGA campus in Liberty Corner, New Jersey, is home to the Association ’s Research and Test Center, where science and innovation are fueling a healthy and sustainable game for the future. The campus is also home to the USGA Golf Museum and Library, where we honor the game by curating the world ’s most comprehensive archive of golf artifacts. To learn more, visit usga.org.
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