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Intense competition and limited supply make internships hard to obtain. Nitat Termmee via Getty Images

May 31, 2024

Internships are linked to better employment outcomes for college graduates – but there aren’t enough for students who want them

Matthew T. Hora, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Hee Song, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Internships significantly boost a college graduate’s chances of getting a job, but securing an internship is a challenge, new research shows.

Interns benefit from structured tasks, hands-on supervision and open communication. Monkey Business Images/iStock/Getty Images Plus

September 25, 2023

How to create a college internship where students actually learn − and don’t want to quit

Kyoungjin Jang-Tucci, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Hee Song, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Matthew T. Hora, University of Wisconsin-Madison

The transition from college to the workforce can be challenging, but these four strategies can help young workers get valuable experience and feel welcome.

Students often cannot afford to take unpaid internships. sturti/E+ via Getty Images

February 9, 2021

COVID‑19 shows why it’s time to finally end unpaid college internships

Matthew T. Hora, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Mindi Thompson, University of Wisconsin-Madison

With the COVID-19 pandemic making inequalities worse, has the time come to make sure all interns are paid?

College students face more obstacles to getting an internship. Transportation and having to work a paying job are among the barriers. Picnoi

January 24, 2020

5 obstacles that stop many students from taking an internship

Matthew T. Hora, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Internships send an important signal to employers about how ready a college graduate is for the world of work. But for many students, taking an unpaid or poorly paid internship is not practical.

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