The program is generally limited to juniors and seniors because its value is enhanced by greater maturity and the completion of some foundational course work. An internship is a valuable way to gain work experience in areas that you find interesting. It can help you decide whether to pursue a certain career field. It can also provide job market contacts and relevant experience, which help you compete for jobs after graduation. Typical internships involve planning, working on and completing a specific project.
Internships provide students with a competitive edge in today's job market.
Internships help students develop a clearer sense of career objectives and increase their motivation for school. In addition, internships develop students' professional and personal skills, help them start the process of networking early, and place the student in contact with potential employers. Intern placements can be arranged in a number of fields. The student, faculty supervisor, and work supervisor will draw up a learning contract, which will specify the requirements of the intern work experience. Students are given an on-campus orientation before starting their internship.