It's difficult to find and retain qualified employees.
Many companies report their number one problem to be locating talented workers.
The information technology industry reports a shortage of about ten thousand workers annually. Recruitment of quality employees comes at a high cost. Many employers have found that one way to gain an edge in recruiting is to identify talented people before they graduate from college. At their companies, internship programs are used to develop pools of individuals from which they may ultimately hire. These programs also give the company an opportunity to participate in a student's training and, for a student with a disability, allow both the student and the employer to test different worksite accommodations.