1 Welcome to Southern CompanyStudent Orientation
2 Agenda Welcome and IntroductionOverview of Southern Company and Student Programs Company Culture Target Zero, Southern Style, Relationship Building/Networking The Basics Dress Code, Work Hours, Pay Periods Your First Day Parking and Paperwork Resources Campus Team, mySOurce, HR Direct Q and A
3 Campus Relations Program ManagerAnn Fowler – Southern Company system wide Serves as the point-person for any student questions Develops system wide campus recruiting strategies National and Regional Association Manage Student Programs Advises student committees Reviews all work reports and evaluations Contact Information Phone: (office) (cell)
4 Welcome Nationally and Regionally recognized student programsInducted into the Co-op Hall of Fame in 2009 Long history of Co-op and Interns at Southern Company 2012 marks the 75th Anniversary of a formal co-op program 1920’s first co-op hired out of GA Tech Designed to provide meaningful work experience Leverage Co-ops and Interns for full-time hires
5 Student Programs Cooperative Education Program Internship ProgramThree alternating semesters required Co-op students receive and accrue benefits Vacation, holidays, and sick time Medical and Life insurance Tuition assistance Accrued service time Internship Program Traditionally offered during summer semester Paid holidays Return for multiple summers
6 About Southern CompanyAlabama Power Georgia Power Gulf Power Mississippi Power Southern Company Generation Southern Company Transmission SouthernLINC Wireless Southern Nuclear Southern Power
7 Company Culture Target Zero Southern Style Relationship BuildingOur policy is “every day, every job, safely” Southern Style Unquestionable Trust Superior Performance Total Commitment Relationship Building Invest time in getting to know others
8 Focus on Safety Target Zero Health and SafetyCompany-wide initiative that sets the right vision for safety at Southern Company The goal is to eliminate all injuries in the workplace Health and Safety Each Operation Company/Business Unit has a site accessible from the intranet
9 – Core Values Unquestionable Trust Superior PerformanceHonesty, respect, fairness and integrity drive our behavior. We keep our promises and ethical behavior is our standard. Superior Performance We are dedicated to superior performance throughout our business. Our priorities are safety first, teamwork, diversity and continuous improvement through strong leadership. Total Commitment We are committed to the success of our employees, customers and shareholders and to citizenship and stewardship in all our actions.
10 Networking Students of Southern Company Company Sponsored EventsGeorgia Chapter (Atlanta) Alabama Chapter (Birmingham) Company Sponsored Events Lunch and Learns Get to Knows Formal and Informal opportunities
11 The Basics Dress Code Work Hours Pay Periods Policies and ProceduresPlant Corporate Work Hours Pay Periods Direct Deposit Policies and Procedures Drug Screen Arrest Reporting
12 Your First Day PaperworkTax Forms W4 State Tax (if applicable) I-9 Employment Eligibility Form Required Forms of ID Elect Pay Option Direct Deposit Routing Number Account Number Paycard
13 Resources mySOurce HR Direct IT Helpdesk Employee Concerns BenefitsPolicy Information Career & Development New Employee Checklist HR Direct IT Helpdesk Employee Concerns
14 Campus Recruiters Aileen Foster Kristen Taylor Lindsay OsborneAlabama Power Southern Company Transmission Georgia Power Transmission Kristen Taylor Georgia Power Southern Company Services SouthernLINC Lindsay Osborne Southern Company Generation Gulf Power Mississippi Power Michael Armstrong Southern Nuclear
15 Questions