The interns ask questions that might allow you to re-evaluate your business process and discover a new or better way. Interns can provide assistance in peak workload period or complete an important project that you haven't had the resources to address. Interns can be prescreened and selected to meet the specific educational needs of the project or work the business requires. The short term project could develop into a relationship with a potential future employee. Hiring an experienced intern will also significantly reduce the time and cost needed to hire from the outside.
Interns are locally available and are generally flexible in work hours and work time.
Hiring local students as interns is a good mechanism to keep the best local college talent in Buffalo after graduation. Intern programs range from non-paid to paid. Hiring an experienced intern with a good performance record with your company will significantly reduce your recruitment and training costs. It can come in many forms. It is an important part of many high school and college experiences.