This piece was contributed by Teresa Walker, Director of Work Practice, Cameron School of Business
Consistently, we hear from students throughout the spring semester, “I would prefer a summer internship in Wilmington.”
However, the number of interested students outnumber the opportunities available. Therefore, many students end up going elsewhere to gain applied learning experience.
Is your business losing out on this valuable resource located within your community? Furthermore, from an economics viewpoint, could this be considered an opportunity cost?
Experiential learning through internships is a crucial element of the college education. In addition, internships provide solutions for employers by assisting with workflow in an effective manner in order to accomplish immediate goals and through finding new team members to help grow the business and accomplish long-term goals.
Many organizations recognize the benefit of having educated, professional and motivated students to fill their short-term hiring needs. Not only will interns provide a fresh perspective, employers also benefit from the following:
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