That's because the department matches interested students to area businesses who are interested in working with interns. Seventy hours are needed for a half-credit internship, averaging about 6 hours per week. These can be scheduled rather easily around a full load of four other courses. For one credit internship, about 11 hours per week are needed to total 140 hours for the term. Some employers such as John Deere request a commitment of at least 16 hours per week for at least one year.
Students can take internships for less credit than the number of hours they work.
Allen Memorial Hospital Ag Services Bartels Lutheran Home Bertch Cabinet Mfg. After reviewing resumes of potential interns, businesses interview to select the candidate with the best fit for the position. Complete a formal written appraisal at the end of the internship and a possible recommendation for future employers. Contact Gloria Campbell at 352-8229 with specific details about the types of work the intern might do, the numbers of hours needed per week, and any other constraints of the position. Resumes of potential interns will be faxed for consideration.