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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 will utilize the skills and talent of the many interns* in our region. This manual will help you find energetic, enthusiastic, intelligent interns 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.
Use this guide to develop a successful internship program within your organization and better understand the value an intern can bring. 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.
* A note about language: The word “intern” is used throughout this document with the understanding that all interns are students and involved in a learning experience. Intern is interchangeable with co-op student, apprentice and experiential learner.
Internship FAQ's
Have a question about internships? Check here for answers to common queries!
How much will it cost to use Triad InternNet?
Posting your internship on Triad InternNet is free of charge! There is no fee to post opportunities.
Do I have to pay my intern?
You are not required to pay interns, but check the US Department of Labor web site for federal guidelines regarding payment, worker’s comp, and other intern-related HR questions.
http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/flsa/
What do I use an intern for?
Interns can complete projects, provide extra support during busy seasons, keep day to day operations running smoothly, and allow them to participate in other activities that give him/her an inside look at your industry.
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?
Internships typically take place within the parameters of the school schedule, fall, spring and summer. 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 (typically twelve to sixteen weeks) and a summer internship should last the entire summer break.
Don’t see your question here? Email us at TriadInternNet@actiongreensboro.org or call 336-232-5726 to get the answer or set up a meeting for more information!
Check List for Internship Development
