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Bruce MacLellan has been such a strong advocate for paid internships that his leadership (and the leadership of a few other enlightened PR leaders) has created a sea change in this area. Most of my students now find paid internships. This wasn't the case five years ago. I fully support the occasional unpaid learning opportunity. A good example is is an agency that recently asked us if we could find a few student volunteers to help them stuff gift bags and set up for an event. In return, the students would get some beauty products. This was a great opportunity for my students -- one afternoon, and they get a behind the scenes look at how a big event comes together. And, importantly, it was optional. No one had to go. (For the record -- there were more than enough volunteers in a few short minutes after the email went out.) Internships, on the other hand, are not optional. Students need to complete an internship to graduate. And I don't know any students who can afford to work an entire summer for free. The students we send out on internship are close to graduation and come with some useful skills. And yes, the time they spend interning is a vital part of their education. What they learn in a real workplace simply cannot be taught in a classroom, no matter how hard we try. I would like to sincerely thank all the employers who take on interns. I know you have to spend time mentoring and teaching them. I appreciate what you do so much -- they are very different people after just a few short months with you! If we want a strong industry filled with smart, creative people, we need to create space for them. Paid internships are one way to create those spaces. I am very grateful that so many employers realize this, and are providing amazing paid opportunities.

LaunchGVL is a partnership of Greenville Chamber and Greenville County Schools. This work-based learning (WBL) internship program provides internship experiences for high school juniors and seniors. Hollingsworth works to increase opportunities for paid WBL experiences as a way to increase the percentage of students graduating from high school who are prepared for college or career. The goal of WBL opportunities is to cultivate the development of a skilled workforce and a responsive workforce system that meets the needs of business and industry leading to sustainable growth, economic prosperity, and global competitiveness. Students who participate in WBL experiences are more likely to gain postsecondary credentials and labor market rewards in high-demand fields than students who do not participate. LaunchGVL’s student application deadline is coming up January 19. Available positions can be found at https://ow.ly/2sIV50Qpjkv. #greenvillesc #yeahthatgreenville #advanceandthrive #collegeorcareerready

🗝️ Key Considerations for Employers and Student Interns Check out the latest article by Alexander Cumming featured in West Orlando News. Discover key considerations for employers and student interns to ensure successful internship programs. From setting clear expectations to providing valuable feedback, learn how to maximize educational benefits and protect company interests #EmploymentLaw

Professionals from all over the area, across a broad range of professions, were at the McKimmon Center today for the annual WCPSS Career Academy Intern Summit. A panel of professionals jump-started the summit- which moved to round table dialogue between students & professionals across four sessions. What was the outcome? https://lnkd.in/gGE5EZvV #education #mentors #internships #wcpss Wake County Public School System

Introducing our "From a Student to an Intern Series" where Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School graduate students share their internship stories. This series is designed to help fellow students learn more about internships the process of obtaining one, and the value of getting the experience under their belts. Current MSM student, Tanmay Mehta, shares the details of his internship from this past summer. Check it out below! #businessinboston #suffolkuniversity #businessschool #boston #sawyerbusinessschool

Winter Term Internships: Apply Now for January 2025! Middlebury College Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Are you ready to apply your liberal arts education in a professional setting this Winter Term? Now’s the time to start planning your internship experience for January 6–31, 2025. Steps to get started: 1️⃣ Find an internship that aligns with your academic or professional interests. 2️⃣ Meet with a CCI advisor to discuss opportunities and plan your application strategy. 3️⃣ Get your résumé reviewed and approved by a Peer Career Advisor. 4️⃣ Apply for academic credit through MiddApply—deadline is December 2, 2024! Don’t wait until the last minute! Start early and take advantage of CCI’s resources to ensure a smooth application process. To see the WT Internship collection in Handshake, visit https://lnkd.in/e9EZxmYZ. For more details, visit the Winter Term Internship web page (https://lnkd.in/eM5vzdBh) or connect with Amy Gibans McGlashan.

Investing time in interns = 100% ROI. Hosting interns doesn't just benefit them, but also your organization. This is what William Patterson, Director of Internship Programs at PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association shared in our recent webinar. William went on to explain that internships help develop SOPs, enhance culture, and drive innovation. The PCOS Challenge is just one example of a company that was based to grow and drive positive change through leveraging internships! Missed the webinar? You can gain access to the full playback here: https://lnkd.in/gXtqUsGi #RemoteInternships #BusinessGrowth #Innovation #PositiveChange

💬 📣💬 📣 "I will just say hosting interns makes you a better company. It will make you a better company."💬 📣💬 📣 This statement perfectly sums up the impact that internships can have on an organization. During last week's webinar, our panelists offered incredible insights into how virtual internships don't just benefit the interns—they help companies grow too. From improving internal processes to fostering innovation, internships challenge organizations to become more adaptable and creative. Here’s the full response that left a lasting impression on all of us: "It will make you a better company. It will because of your culture. It will improve your culture. As the saying goes, 'you never master a topic until you teach it.' When you have to teach things down to perhaps the lowest level of capacity, where you have a completely new intern, it will help you develop better standard operating procedures and processes. It will also allow you to leverage interns to do the market research and discovery work, to look at new and creative ways to expand your products and services. So we're all huge advocates of internships and Virtual Internships specifically, as a platform to grow your organizations, grow your businesses, and drive positive change in the world."💬 📣💬 📣

The National Association of Colleges and Employers says that students with internship are more likely to be male, white students who are not first generation, and students who are not recipients of Pell grants. Northern Essex Community College is working to disrupt this pattern, making internships available to all it community college students, including those in liberal arts. For those who want to learn more about the future of academic internships, the The Chronicle of Higher Education has an interesting webinar on the subject: https://lnkd.in/e_4JXNwT

For the sixth year in a row, Rhodes has been named a “Best Value College” by The Princeton Review, landing in the Top 50 once again among all private colleges and universities. Rhodes was also named #16 on the Best Schools for Student Internships list. See for yourself why Rhodes is a place like no other. https://lnkd.in/daG7xbx8 #visitRhodes #bestcollege #aplacelikenoother #rollLynx #PrincetonReview