Invest in Your Community; Consider interns!

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/11/2010 - 3:05pm

Internships are a win-win situation, giving businesses project support while simultaneously giving students valuable work experience.

Interns make for a great resource for cash-strapped small businesses. They're often available just for projects, providing a short-term boost where hiring a full-time employee wouldn't be applicable.

In addition, by hiring an intern, businesses are investing in their community. Internships provide real-world in-the-field experience, contributing to a well-rounded education. When graduation time rolls around, these students will be entering the workforce with good experience under their belts and substance on their resume.

I recently came across a flyer about the Art Institute of Colorado's interns. It contained some really excellent points illustrating the benefits of hiring a student intern:

Interns are pre-screened by an advisor & monitored by a faculty member
Candidates with applicable skills & education
Students are motivated to learn under your guidance & expertise
Interns are cost effective and can be offered as paid or unpaid positions
Most students are required to intern the quarter before graduation

And my personal favorite, which summarizes this post nicely:

The satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to the future of your industry.

For more information about The Art Institute of Colorado's internship program, contact Career Services at 303.824.4920. You can post an internship opportunity for a student here.