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Internship 101
A How-to Guide for Developing Internships in Your Organization
Executive Summary
Internship 101 is a resource for your organization to learn how to develop a successful internship program that will utilize the skills and talent of the many interns in our region. This manual will help you design an internship to find enthusiastic students and teach you how to incorporate these interns into the life of your company. You will be able to evaluate the best places for interns and how to make them an important part of your organization.
Interns seek out internships because they want a practical learning experience related to their major or career goals. Organizations seek out interns because they bring energy, enthusiasm, and new ideas to the table; many organizations use internships as a recruiting tool! Internships can be effective in any type of organization and for any area of interest. Internships must meet goals for learning set by the intern, his/her college or university, and the organization. Internships are also known as co-operative education, experiential education, externships, or even apprenticeships. Many times, these terms are interchangeable, but can be industry specific.
As you are making the decision to develop a successful internship program within your organization, use this guide to understand the value an intern can bring when you create an intentional experience for the student that contributes to the goals of your organization. Having a solid plan for hosting an intern benefits your organization and the intern in many ways – you will be able to complete projects, move forward with new ideas, and help future workers gain experience in their field of study. The intern gains valuable experience, learns workplace etiquette, and is able to build his/her résumé. These materials will enable you to create an internship that you can use many times over to help your organization grow and meet goals.
Internship FAQ's
Full Have a question about internships? Check here for answers to common queries!
How do I use Triad InternNet?
Posting your internship on Triad InternNet is hassle free. There is no fee to post opportunities. Your company will also have the opportunity to use Triad InternNet staff to establish a winning internship program.
Do I have to pay my intern?
You are not required to pay interns, but check the US Department of Labor website for federal guidelines regarding payment, worker’s comp, and other intern-related HR questions. Your company can also work with Triad InternNet staff to coordinate internships for your company.
What do I use an intern for?
Interns can be a great benefit to your company. Your business will have the opportunity to recruit the workforce of tomorrow. Interns provide you with extra workers to get the job done and in the process your company will gain valuable cost savings.
How does an intern get school credit?
They gather the proper paperwork from their career services office and provide you with appropriate pages to sign and monitor their work.
What types of students use Triad InternNet?
Students from all the Triad-area schools majoring in all types of areas are able to register to search for internships on our website. Students who are residents of the Triad-area, but may attend college outside the region are also able to register and search for internships.
What schools is Triad InternNet connected to?
We are connected to colleges in Alamance, Guilford and Forsyth counties. These are: Elon University, Alamance Community College, Bennett College, NC A&T, Greensboro College, Guilford College, UNCG, Guilford Tech. Comm. College, High Point University, John Wesley College, Winston Salem State, Salem College, Forsyth Tech. Comm. College, Wake Forest University, NC School of the Arts, and Brookstone College.
When do internships take place?
Fall and spring internships tend to be part-time to work around school schedules and summer internships are typically full-time.
How long should an internship last?
A fall or spring internship should last the length of the semester. A summer internship should last the entire summer break. In some cases you may attract a student simply looking for work in a field that may interest them after graduation.
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