10 Internship Program Best Practices (Plus, How to Get the Most from Your Interns)

10 Internship Program Best Practices (Plus, How to Get the Most from Your Interns)

An internship is a fantastic training opportunity for students to gain real-life experience within an organization. The concept originates from apprenticeships during the Middle Ages, when a younger person would learn a trade from an experienced elder to receive access to a guild. This aided in passing important skills to future generations.

In 1947, the Supreme Court ruled companies were not required to pay railway brakemen for their almost week-long training program. This exemption has acted as a loophole for modern day employers to offer unpaid internships. A major requirement of this arrangement is ensuring the internship benefits each intern. As more students are currently attending and graduating college, internships have become a frequent practice and useful force-multiplier for organizations.

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