Various Types of Internships
Internships for High School Students
A high school internship can be a very valuable experience that helps you explore career options and that cn help you get accepted into college.
Top Paid Internships
Students should check out the list of some of the top paid internships around today.
College Co-Op Programs Offer Great Opportunities for College Students
College co-op programs provide students with the academic and real world experience they need to land a job immediately after graduation.
About.com Guides Share Internships with Readers
If you are seeking to
find an internship there are numerous resources available. Each week I feature an
Internship Pick of the Week on my About.com site that offers an overview of current internships available.
Johnson & Wales Interview on Internship Program
The Experiential Education and Career Services at Johnson & Wales works hard each year to provide approximately 4,100 students with paid internships.
Co-Ops Offer Unique Advantages
There are many benefits to doing a co-op experience during college including gaining relevant experience working for an organization as well as some of the tax benefits that may result as well.
Internship Credit
Internship credit provides students with academic credit to be included on their college transcript. Usually a faculty sponsor will work alongside a site supervisor to evaluage the student's overall progress over the course of the internship.
My Volunteer Experience
If you've participated in community service or a volunteer experience, we'd like to hear your story.
What are Non Credit Internships?
Students not in need of academic credit can do internships where they do not need to complete paperwork or meet academic guidelines set by their college.
Transcript Notations
Many employers will accept transcript notations or a letter from the college stating that the college recognizes the value of the internship and its relation to the student’s academic success. Transcript notations may be offered by colleges in addition to offering credit for summer internships.
The Rising Popularity of Virtual Internships
All of the advances in technology over the past decade have made it increasingly easy for people to work from wherever they are.
The Golden Age of Internships
Paid internships offer emloyers an opportunity to get th most talented, knowledgeable, and skilled interns who may turn into future full-time employees.
Do I Want to Do an Internship for Credit ?
Internshi credit can provide experiences that are rewarding and geared specifically toward academic coursework and meeting major requirements.