The Intern Alternative

A great way to get highly motivated and inexpensive labor.

Dec 27, 2001

Some colleges encourage students to work, for a small stipend oreven free, through internship programs. Student interns trade theirtime and talents in exchange for learning marketable job skills.Every year, colleges match thousands of students with businesses ofall sizes and types. Since they have an eye on future careerprospects, the students are usually highly motivated.

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