Combinations of any of the above are encouraged. Types of Employers Employers vary in size, scope and purpose. Prospective placements are available in organizations across the United States and from large corporations with well-established internship programs to small nonprofit agencies. The government employs internship students, with many of the positions paying at the GS entry level salary. The federal government offers some 6,000 - 7,000 internship opportunities each year.
Some technical internships provide professionally competitive salaries, while others are non-paid.
In these instances, students may be able to arrange academic credit for their work experience. In reality, thousands of opportunities exist each year with many employers. They have access to qualified students who provide assistance with short-term or special projects at relatively low cost. They are able to recruit full-time employees more easily and economically by using these students as an employment pool for future jobs. Employers also cooperate with the university in joint training efforts and promote positive relations with students and faculty members.