Benefits of an Internship

 

Internship/Mentoring Program

 

 

Mentors Provide Guidance & Experience

• Share knowledge and life experiences

• Provide guidance and advice

• Explaining day to day job duties and expectations

• Offer encouragement, while building skills

• Help to develop leadership awareness 

• Provide insight into corporate culture

• Provide information of proper schooling, licensing, etc.

• Create opportunities for exploration of possible careers/college majors

• Offer networking opportunities

 

Student Benefits 

• Explore possible career options

• Practice employability skills, such as professionalism, communication, etc.

• Opportunity to apply classroom learning to workplace experiences

• Develop and apply hard and soft skills

• Develop transferable skills for the future

• Understand and learn team building

• Gain an edge on future job market

• Resume & application building 

• Networking and professional contacts