Interns are primarily a source of inexpensive or free labor in times of cutbacks and layoffs.
Many organizations, particularly nonprofit, depend on interns to supply needed help in clerical, programmatic, and administrative areas. Internship programs also provide a pool for recruiting full-time employees. New hires are frequently drawn from the ranks of former interns whose work behavior and skills have already been put to the test. Internships are keys to unlocking your future. Internships offer great opportunities to explore different careers in your area of study, so upon graduation, you can determine what field or industry you want to enter.