The Hechinger Report: STUDENT VOICE: College students are tired of being told that we ‘should be grateful’ for our internships. We also want to get paid STUDENT VOICE: College students are tired of being told that we ‘should be grateful’ for our internships. We also want to get paid No.

Understanding the Context

Only two out of three internships offer compensation for students at four-year colleges. The situation is worse for students at two-year institutions, where 50% of internships are unpaid. Paid ... When Kim Churches took on the job as head of The Washington Center, a nonprofit organization that provides college students with internships, she was on a mission.

Key Insights

It was the fall of 2021. The United ... Despite the well-known impact of internships on student career preparation and future employment, community college students are less likely to participate in experiential learning. A September policy ... Students searching for the perfect college may want to consider the availability of co-ops and internships.

Final Thoughts

A co-op is a structured program in which students alternate academic semesters with ... Case Western Reserve University: Interning with intention: Inside CWRU students’ summer internships The Washington Post: College internships matter more than ever — but not everyone can get one