<p>future…in my firm, we define an internship as this:</p>
<p>For students, an internship provides:
• An opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to a real work experience
• An opportunity to explore different aspects of the “working” world and to investigate avenues of career interest
• Assistance with the development of specific skills and knowledge related to a career
• The ability to network and develop professional contacts in their area of interest
• A learning experience directly from experienced professionals</p>
<p>During the summer we “hire” interns and pay a decent hourly wage (up to $15). After a student has their degree, we hire “interns” and their starting wage is above $40k yearly. We are an architectural design firm, so our “internships” are more profession based.</p>
<p>Unfortunately when my D looks online for internships in other fields, many times they’re unpaid, and for my D and our situation, that won’t work for her.</p>