Tech Collective, Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and AICU Rhode Island partnered to welcome 86 business, government and academic professionals to The College Connection: Attracting Affordable Talent Via Internships in a Challenging Economy event on May 6. The keynote address and panel of students and employers focused on the benefits of internship hosting for companies and provided insight into how to build a successful internship program. Representatives from all 11 of Rhode Island’s higher education institutions were also on hand to connect with employers.