The concept of internship historically originates from an apprenticeship, the idea of training or preparing personnel for future employment. We typically associate internships with college students, but they can be older workers in pursuit of a new career. Internships are viewed as a vehicle to learn a new skill, gain and improve their knowledge and abilities with the end goal of gaining future employment in a particular field. These programs are mutually beneficial to both interns and employers. Interns can take advantage of in-person training and network opportunities the employer presents. Employers benefit by obtaining relatively inexpensive labor and by tapping into a pool of talent for future potential employment. Not to mention that by offering internship programs employers improve their brand recognition and status in the communities they operate. In a nutshell, internship programs are a win-win arrangement for both interns and employers…. [Read More]