Internship

Benefits to the Employer

As a sponsor of student interns, an employer looks forward to highly motivated pre-professionals, who are actively pursuing academic training in business. Internships give employers a special staff for short-term projects or long-term on-going operations, with the opportunity of flexible scheduling. It is expected that student interns will be ambitious, highly motivated, hard-working individuals who will bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the company. Business internships give employers a flexible, cost-effective work force not requiring a long term commitment, and freeing permanent professional staff for alternative work. Employers receive a chance to preview the performance of strong candidates for future employment in a variety of job settings.

Benefits to Montgomery College and the Macklin Business Institute

By taking part in internship programs, employers assist universities and colleges by providing linkages to the business community-- contact that is important if academic institutions are to respond to the needs of business. This link between the classroom and the boardroom enables the program to formally integrate academic studies with work experience in a variety of business fields. Strengthening this link can enhance both the college and the company profile. In return, employers are asked to monitor, guide, and supervise their student interns, in order to utilize their career-related skills and promoting professional development.

Student Benefits

Internships offer many benefits to students. Internships offer career exploration opportunities in a variety of fields and provide a hands on experience. Students who complete internships are often more marketable to employers. A student intern also has the opportunity to develop good references and to network. These work experiences are closely monitored by college supervisors who consult with on-site supervisors. Students will acquire experience and skills that will enhance their personal growth and development and at the same time legitimize the theoretical classroom learning. They will bring information back to the classroom and provide feedback in real world terms. Educational costs incurred by the student may also be partially offset since employers pay competitive salaries to the students for the work they perform. Students may even continue to participate as an intern with the company throughout their college careers.

Employer Responsibilities:

• To orient students to their role, responsibilities, policies and procedures.
• To assign varied responsibilities that utilize career-related skills and promote professional development.
• To monitor, guide, supervise, and evaluate job performance of student interns.

Establishing an Intern Relationship with the Montgomery College - Macklin Business Institute

• Identify the units in your organization which may need or utilize business student-interns
• Develop position descriptions, listing responsibilities and identifying the academic preparations, qualifications or special skills required for the positions.
• Choose the calendar option that will best meet your company’s needs.
• Provide reasonable part-time employee compensation.

INTERNSHIP SPONSOR LIST

Contact: MBI@MontgomeryCollege.edu or call (240) 567-1707

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