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Thank you to all of the organizations that nominated their programs for the Top 100 Internship Programs List of 2024! We're just 2 weeks away from announcing this year's list on National Intern Day (July 25th). Leading up to the big day, we encourage you to: 1. Vote – If your organization submitted a nomination, visit the National Intern Day site to vote each day until voting closes on July 18th. 2. Plan how your company is going to celebrate and show appreciation to your interns on the 25th! 3. Encourage your interns to nominate themselves for the Top 100 Interns List of 2024! Nominations for the Top 100 Interns List are open until August 9th. How are you planning to celebrate your interns this National Intern Day? #nationalinternday #NID

To all of our Pathway Programs interns from Summer 2024--we are so happy you were able to join us! Just a quick reminder to update your resume/CV with your summer internship experience! We suggest doing it now, while the experience is still fresh in your mind. Remember, hiring managers/admissions committees are interested in what you accomplished at your internship, not just that you participated. What types of projects did you work on and how did your tasks contribute to the projects? Try for 3 bullet points describing your accomplishments. Three is not a magic number, the point is to break the experience down into specific, memorable contributions (you may have 2-5, and that is fine). Use key words--often the skills or technology used. Once your resume/CV has been updated, go into the Experience section on LinkedIn and update that, too. It's important to capture your accomplishments!

How do we fix the advertising internship circuit? In this clip from our recent chat, Phil Cookson, offers some thoughts on how things can be improved for both interns and agencies. Collaboration, clarity and visibility are key. What do you think about the state of internships in the North? Do you agree with Phil? What would you like to see done to better support talent transitioning from education to work via an internship. Let me know in the comments and read our full conversation at https://lnkd.in/eyakeMhr

Check out our recent release, 'The Internship Equation Report 2024': https://lnkd.in/dr6_Jn7x The report delves into the differing perspectives on internships between educators and industry professionals. While educators label them "work experiences," industry insiders emphasize the substantial time, energy, and oversight required, sometimes resulting in work below professional standards. This report serves as a valuable resource for: 🏫 Educators: To develop strategies that improve student engagement and success 💼 Employers: To enhance recruitment efforts and refine internship programs 📝 Policy Makers: To make informed decisions and implement policy reforms #InternshipEquationReport #Employability #DegreeROI #WorkBasedLearning

Despite the ongoing emphasis on work-based learning, balancing these experiences with academic and other commitments can be overwhelming for early career individuals. It's clear that internships should not be separated from education but rather an integrated part of it. The Internship Equation Report 2024 addresses this issue alongside offering actionable steps for both educators and employers to work together effectively to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dwmTiHek #InternshipEquation2024 #WorkBasedLearning #HigherEducation

☀️ Securing a summer internship during your junior year is crucial as it often leads to full-time offers. 😔 However, recruitment timelines are moving earlier each year. 🍁 For instance, recruitment for the 2027 graduating class (2026 Summer Internships) begins next semester (Fall 2024). 👊 This means you need to start your preparation early to have a competitive edge. 💬 One crucial key is to network like your job depends on it (because it really does). 📲 Aim for at least 4 calls per week until Fall 2024. 📥 If you need guidance throughout the process, join the WSO Academy and we will help you get your offer >>> https://lnkd.in/gzuGm5m8

#ICYMI: Our own Laura Thompson Love, Senior Vice President, Work-Based Learning, recently was part of Inside Higher Ed’s webcast, From College to Career: Increasing Access to Quality Internships. 📝 She highlighted our recent report, “Building Better Internships: Understanding and Improving the Internship Experience” and discussed the importance of access to quality work-based learning experiences such as #PaidInternships. Watch the Webcast: https://lnkd.in/e7zNHRmM

Just finished the course “Nano Tips for Landing Your Dream Internship with Sho Dewan” by Sho Dewan! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ev_294bm #jobsearchstrategies.

On-campus recruiting remains the most effective way to recruit interns! I think this means we'll keep requiring HCB students to practice their elevator pitch and develop their networking skills as part of their 200-level curriculum. Get ready before you need to be ready!

Despite growing interest in internships among students, educators, and employers, participation remains low. Only 25% of students at 4-year universities participate in a paid internship (the gold standard in terms of career outcomes), and that number drops to 10% for community college students. These are some of the statistics I've been reflecting on in my first month at Strada Education Foundation. What's standing in the way? This week, we released a new report investigating some of the barriers students face in accessing and participating in paid internships. They include: 1) A lack of awareness of relevant opportunities 2) Financial constraints 3) Lack of time due to heavy course loads and other responsibilities Employers and institutions can work collaboratively to reduce these barriers, but stronger alignment and coordination is needed. I invite you to read the full report for further action steps we as a field can take to reduce barriers and improve the internship experience. I'd love to know your thoughts!