Ø  Explore:

An internship will help provide the opportunity to explore and evaluate careers interests. You can experience what a job looks and feels like before making a long-term commitment to it, such as pursuing a college degree in that field.

Ø  Employment:

Many employers today are requiring experience. An internship can give you experience in your field.

Ø  Empowerment:

An internship gives you decision-making power to choose what career field you want to learn about. These decisions can have a powerful impact on the future.

Ø  Applied Learning:

An internship experience will allow you the chance to apply what you have learned in class to real life situations.

Ø  Community Involvement:

You will develop awareness and a greater understanding of the role of your business mentor in the community as well as your role in contributing to society.

Ø  Personal Growth:

Not only will workforce experience help to increase your self-confidence, it could also demonstrate where you need improvement, such as with communication or computer skills.

Ø  Network:

You can make valuable business connections to reach your professional goals.

Ø  Understand the Workplace Environment:

You will gain experience in team work, and you will be exposed to the challenges that occur in a         work environment.