Katie Clay’s Post

Sharing some important insights on the current state of paid internships. With only two out of three internships offering compensation at four-year colleges, and even fewer at two-year institutions, it’s clear that students face significant barriers. At Work Simplr, we're committed to addressing this issue by providing more paid internship opportunities, ensuring students gain valuable experience without financial strain. Together, we can create a more equitable future for all students. https://lnkd.in/ef7PJdf6

For most college students, an internship is the most important step they can take as an undergrad to prepare for entering the workforce after graduating. Our research has shown over and over that internships lead to increased skills, expanded professional networks, and enhanced social capital. This is especially true of paid internships, which allow students to complete professional tasks and gain real-world experience. With this in mind, NACE encourages employers to pay their interns and encourages legislators to work to provide support for employers in converting unpaid internships to paid internships. https://lnkd.in/g-FwE2s8 #NationalInternDay

As it is important as an employer to value your employees with living wages and compensation, it’s also important to value your interns in the same manner.

When I thought about paid internships, I thought of a gateway to strong post-graduation employment outcomes that are accessible to historically marginalized populations. But then we asked working community college students how they saw these opportunities. And the answer was shocking. The question is now, how can we further equity by providing this population with the benefits of paid internship opportunities? Read more and stay tuned to more analyses in the coming months: https://lnkd.in/ezmrtu5R

For #internationalinternday, it is important to remember equity in pay. NACE has done wonderful research showing that paid interns are most successful in the job market, at nearly 2x the hire rate as students who don't go into internships while they are in college/university. The Shoreline Community College Career Center supports paid internships and celebrates the work that students, colleges, and internship sites do to create pathways to employment for America's graduates. #interns #internships #equity #pay #highereducation

We're proud to partner with leading companies like First Financial Bank and Fidelity Investments to provide paid work-based learning opportunities for college students across the country. Paid internships are a critical lever to expanding economic mobility and tapping into diverse early career talent pools. How have paid internships and work-based learning programs transformed your talent strategies? #NationalInternDay

Paid internships open doors for students and employers. "Overall, there are three primary reasons supporting the idea that all internships should be paid: Requiring internship to be paid would 1) promote equity and access by removing barriers that limit who can take part, 2) recognize that interns perform work—and all work should be paid, and 3) support diversifying the workforce by creating an inclusive pool of entry-level candidates who have the experience and competencies employers seek."

Students: Thousands of new PAID internships posted, to name a few - https://lnkd.in/gVsHEZxz & https://lnkd.in/gRKmr7QE & https://lnkd.in/gmMH5myb. What do internships pay (never work for free)? The going rate appears to be $20-30/hr. See: https://lnkd.in/g6CH_pYv & https://lnkd.in/g4znXYHu. Being job ready in the post covid market & beyond. https://lnkd.in/eZGZbkP & https://lnkd.in/g8cAcBh3. Mapped: Average Internship Salary By U.S. State in 2022: https://lnkd.in/gTK2hSN6. Goals of an internship (it’s not job shadowing): https://lnkd.in/gGRU_4Rz. https://lnkd.in/gARup7zr Prepping for a job interview? Here's how to answer 'What is my biggest weakness?' Demonstrating self-awareness during an interview is huge. I tell my students to always answer the “what is your weakness” question in the context of having a strategy to fix it (explain what you have done about it, actual RESULTS). For example: https://lnkd.in/gMtdr92u. Is Delaying Your Graduation Worth It? The Importance of Internships/Co-Op Opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ekDHdnWG. How many internships should you do in College: https://lnkd.in/egTy3MkF. Co-ops vs. Internships: 7 Major Differences: https://lnkd.in/erhN65YT. Can you get an internship after college: Yes, and here’s how https://lnkd.in/euE7PSDC. WHY DO AN INTERNSHIP: https://lnkd.in/ef_Vty3h. Is Co-op Worth Delaying Your Graduation: https://lnkd.in/eitRtwux. ___ A related great read…Half of College Grads Are Working Jobs That Don’t Use Their Degrees: https://lnkd.in/efcJQEXJ. Translation: Success = Pick the right major (i.e., demand > supply) + Get work experience (i.e., internships related to major) + Pick the right first job (i.e., they pay a premium for your major because of supply/demand conditions and you are job ready day one because you have professional work experience). Notice: “More than any other factor analyzed—including race, gender and choice of university—what a person studies determines their odds of getting on a college-level career track. Internships are also critical.” “Bachelor’s degree holders in college-level jobs earn nearly 90% more than people with just a high-school diploma in their 20s.” “…most of the graduates who don’t find work reflecting their degrees are what they call “severely underemployed, meaning they’re in jobs that only require a high school education or less.” Picking a college major: https://lnkd.in/eX8XUHxj

This is an amazing article, that not only covers why interns should be paid for their work, but also goes into detail about the current laws regarding unpaid internships, what career centers and other entities can do to support students, and even defines different types of experiential learning. #usucareerdesign, #utahstateuniversity, #aggieswork

On National Intern Day, do more than have your intern create a social media post thanking themselves, instead PAY US! “Why Internships Should Be Paid: 1) Paid internships remove barriers that limit participation 2) Interns perform work, and all work should be paid 3) It creates an inclusive pool of entry-level candidates” #UnpaidIsUnfair #NationalInternDay