Ideal Program
- Lasts at least four to six weeks
- Provides the intern with a supervisor who will guide the student through the work experience
- Offers the intern opportunities to learn about all aspects of the business
- Assigns students to one department or rotates them through the company
- Challenges the intern to think and solve problems
- Provides enhancements such as seminars and luncheons
In Exchange, the Supporting Company
- Creates a pool of future employees
- Has a source of temporary employees for vacationing permanent personnel
- Makes a major contribution to public education by assisting in the creation of a motivated, educated workforce
- Is provided a student who has exposure to technology, law and/or business concepts
- Being introduced to the world of work
- Being provided with real-life, hands-on experiences
- Using skills and information learned in the course work
- Confirming the importance of good attendance and punctuality
- Learning new skills
- Developing an understanding of the interrelationship of each employee to the whole organization
- Developing a reference for college applications
- Developing contacts for future jobs and expanding their resume
- Providing opportunity for employment during the student’s senior year and beyond
