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A wide variety of businesses, non-profit organizations, and public sector institutions find student interns are a dynamic resource. Interns assist on special projects, provide help during peak business periods, or contribute special skills and knowledge. Moreover, internships serve as a recruitment strategy for potential employers and offer an organization the opportunity to try out a new employee for a future job opening. At the same time, students gain valuable work experience, explore career options, develop a professional network, and put theoretic knowledge into practice. Interns make a short-term commitment to an employer in order to gain experience in the work environment in their field of interest. The employer in turn, commits to providing a learning experience and work assignments related to a student's studies and/or career interests. An internship can be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid. Some internships last only one quarter, some are as long as a year. Academic credit may or may not be available, depending on a student's major. In cases where credit is sought, the Career Services Center can serve as a liaison between the student, employer and academic department. |
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