I mproves access to and by minority students for permanent employment. I ncreases cost-effectiveness of recruitment and training. I mproves retention rates among permanent employees recruited and hired through an internship program. Advantages to Educational Institutions E xpands the range of educational opportunities for students by integrating learning at the workplace into the academic program. Through internships, institutions can include a wide array of experiential education positions in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
B uilds a positive relationship between the institution and the surrounding business community.
A ssists in the recruitment and retention of students. Internships enhance prospects for professional employment after graduation, as well as attract student and parent interest. I mproves student and faculty access to the latest and most sophisticated equipment by using the workplace as a laboratory extension of the classroom. E nables more cost-effective use of institutional facilities and faculties. By alternating internship students between the classroom and the workplace, two students can be enrolled for every one classroom seat.