The majority of internships take place in the summer but many are available throughout the year. Internship programs can be found at private corporations, government offices, and nonprofit organizations. Internships are a great way to bring in talented students to contribute to the organization with work, ideas and new energy. They provide additional support and increase your workforce, helping you accomplish the goals and mission of the organization. The organization's investment is limited and during the internship you can evaluate the intern's skills, work ethic, and assimilation into the culture.
Internships are very important in students' career development.
During the academic year, interns usually work 10-20 hours each week. We encourage students with a full course load to limit their weekly hours to a maximum of 20. Students can sometimes arrange a lighter academic schedule to accommodate more time at an internship. During the summer internships are usually full-time. However, some employers that are unable to pay interns may arrange part-time internships for the summer to accommodate students' need to work for pay as well.