CAPSTONE PROJECT

As part of your internship experience at SIHO Insurance Services, you will complete a Capstone Project. Your goal is to clearly articulate the work you completed on your project lists, areas of opportunity for improvement within your department, your creative solutions, and growth you obtained over the course of your internship. You will present your findings and proposed solution to our Executive Team and your internship supervisors and mentors at the end of the summer.

Timeline

  • Project Kickoff & Brainstorm // Week 2
  • Midpoint Check-In // Week 5
  • Presentation Outline Due // Week 7
  • Final Presentations // Week 12 (August 4th & 5th)

Vision

  • Observe how your team works day-to-day.
  • Ask questions about processes, tools, and challenges.
  • Think critically about ways to improve or grow.
  • Collaborate with your manager or mentor to test ideas.

Presentation Format (20 minutes + 10 minutes Q&A)

  1. Introduction
  2. Project List & Key Collaborators
  3. Define the Problem
  4. Root Cause and How You Identified It
  5. Your Proposed Solution
  6. Feasibility and Potential Impact
  7. Reflection & Lessons Learned

Grading Rubric (100 Points)

Problem Clarity 15 points

Analytical Thinking 15 points

Creativity of Solutions 20 points

Project List Explanation & Completion 20 points

Presentation Skills 15 points

Team Engagement 10 points

Time Management & Professionalism 5 points

Tips for Success

  • Keep it simple, professional, and tailored to your audience.
  • Focus on clarity, stay polished, and consider what matters most to the people you’re presenting to.
  • Use visuals or data if helpful.
  • Schedule time to practice presenting with your peers.
  • Be confident — we’re excited to hear your ideas!

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