Celebrating the Value of Interns

Acadia HR
Acadia HR
Jul 27, 2017 · 2 min read

Interns are recognized in many companies with a special day of appreciation, and now nationally. Did you know Intern Appreciation Day was July 9th? Today, July 27th is being recognized as National Intern Day.

Internships have taken the forefront for college students as a crucial step to secure a career job post college graduation. Employers consider an internship as an opportunity to provide college students the real-world work experience. Many internships lead to job offers and career development promptly after college graduation.

Internships can be found in corporations, small businesses and non-profit organizations. More and more college interns are paid. It depends upon the college agreement with the employer.

Paying an intern adds greater value to the internship and can avoid an intern performing the job duties of a paid employee. College interns accepting a non-paid internship receive college credits towards specific academic course.

Employers are enhancing their Internship Programs. An internship is more meaningful, providing real work and experience for the college student. Expectations are set and job skills are developed.

Why celebrate an Intern? Simply to recognize the commitment of the intern. How to celebrate? A note of thanks, public recognition, lunch, a gift card. Consider having the intern give feedback to the team the intern worked with. Be certain to have the intern conclude the internship with positive feedback.

A snapshot review of today as National Intern Day reveals there are a variety of days promoting Interns. Find the day that suits your company best to celebrate an intern stepping into a career. Interns are our future workforce and add new energy and value to each company. An Intern will remember both the experience and the appreciation!

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