The Employers Internship Toolkit is designed to assist your organization in the development of a successful internship program. This toolkit will give you information and templates designed to help you create internships that meet the needs of your organization.

What is an Internship?

An internship is any carefully monitored work or service experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what he/she is learning throughout the experience. Internship circumstances vary widely. Common characteristics include:

• A typical duration of three to nine months
• A part time or full-time commitment
• Paid or unpaid opportunities
• Connection to an educational program with academic credit, or not connected to earning credits

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• Types of Internships
• Importance of Internships
• Developing a Quality Internship Program
• Legal Issues
• International Students
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Resources for Employers

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West Michigan
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Southeast Michigan
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