Why An Internship ?

Benefits of an Internship

The Student:

• Is presented with the opportunity for career exploration before they arrive at a specific career decision
   

• Can apply the knowledge gained in the classroom to real world setting.
   

•  Develops a network of professional contacts, which can assist them in future career development once they graduate
   

• Develops self-confidence and positive work ethic
   

• Begins to realize the knowledge, skills, and abilities that set the stage for positive professional job performance and understanding the  expectations of the professional world.
   

• Obtains resume enhancing career experience.  
   

• Increases their marketability to potential employers especially those who seek applicants with practical experience.  
   

• Obtains information with regards to resumes, cover letter, interviewing, and  job search strategies, and many other skills that will be important to future employment searches.
   

• Although some internships are unpaid, many provide some form of compensation

 The Employer:

• Has the opportunity to train potential new hires in a chosen career field

• Improves their employer's recruitment, selection, and retention of employees; Improve employee motivation and performance

• Can reduce hiring and training costs

• Maintains an ongoing relationship with the University where current employment needs and other pertinent information can be shared

• Is able to identify students that have developed a focused, proven interest in a specific career.  

The University & Community:

• Helps meet the employment and training needs of the community
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• Can obtain current information on employment trends through direct contact with employers.
   

• Can enhance relations between university / community by maintaining an effort to promote and enhance employment and educational opportunities available at present.