Developing, Training & Development
ALKU shares lessons learned from its internship program, comprehensive training efforts, and the value of mentorship.
What is the real business value of training interns for your organization?
Interns are capable and work-ready young adults, and they deserve the same training, professional respect, and inclusion in their employer’s corporate culture as their full-time counterparts. Regardless of any plans to hire these individuals after their term is up, the value of a well-equipped candidate cannot go understated — for both job seeker and hiring manager.
In recent years following the COVID-19 pandemic, internship availability and the overall job market have experienced turbulence. Last May, ahead of the year’s biggest internship term, reported severe barriers to entry for college students seeking this crucial professional experience.
Are fewer companies hiring interns?
With an unpredictable economic landscape before them and in the wake of layoffs, many companies were unable to onboard interns. Combine that limited supply with a massive uptick in applicants, as reported by
