This paper reports on a funded research project into the experiences of tourism, hospitality and cruise management students on internship outside the UK as part of their British university degree between 2007 and 2009. The research reflected on the perceptions of students, course managers, placement officers and members of university placement…

Aboriginal communities in Canada are typically marginalized, have very low employment participation rates, and have limited economic infrastructure. The downturn in global economies further marginalized these communities. The University of Northern British Columbia's (UNBC) Continuing Studies department piloted an Aboriginal and Small Business…

Mandatory internships are implemented in higher education curricula in order to ease the labour market integration of graduates. This article evaluates the utility of mandatory internships in Germany by assessing the effect on graduates' transition from higher education to work. The authors examine whether these compulsory programmes provide extra…

WorkReady programs offer young Philadelphians not only their first job, but skills for success. Young people who work during high school often master valuable skills that can help them do better in high school and college; learn new things that open their eyes to career possibilities; and earn more money later in life. When young people learn how…

The internship program at Cal Poly Pomona is based on Piaget's theory of intellectual development, enabling students to move from concrete to formal thought. Components include meetings with teacher/coordinators, establishment of learning objectives, group meetings, employer visits and evaluations, daily logs, and self-evaluative reports. (SK)

Internships can help hospitality faculty build industry relationships while also ensuring the best and most current training for their students. Many hospitality organizations have structured faculty internships available or are willing to work with faculty to provide individualized internship opportunities. Career and technical educators in…

A field experience in fashion marketing for Kansas State University students is described. The functions and responsibilities of the coordinator, the student, and the departmental supervisor are outlined, along with the evaluation processes used. (Author/LBH)

Article described the Executive High School Internship Program, an educational developmental experience which permits the qualified high school student to enter full time the top management level of the world of work in a very real rather than theoretical way. (Author/RK)

The Professional Business Teacher Internship program helps teachers in Utah keep pace with new technology by giving them hands-on work experience in some of the most modern offices in the state. (JOW)

This article describes the internship program developed by the Jackson (Mississippi) Public School District's Academic and Performing Arts Complex. Visual arts internships allow junior or senior students to get on-the-job experience (two hours on each of three days for six weeks) at sites including museums, television stations, and photography…

The New York Urban Corps places college students in city jobs related to their studies. The students gain experience, earn money and help the city improve service to citizens. Students can also earn actual college credit for their work and many colleges are signing contracts to pay 80 percent of student fees. (DS)

Presents an overview of a 16-step internship model. The steps range from the initial contact between the company and university to final evaluation of the internship, in which the company and university representatives, project coordinator, and student intern examine to what extent their objectives and expectations have been met. (EAO)

Describes a translation program at the University of Ottawa based on a series of three translation sessions over a period of three months. Outlines a four-year university program for professional translation students, comprising an internship period in the third and fourth years. (AM)

This investigation was undertaken to determine the perceptions of interns and agribusinessmen towards the technical internship in agricultural education at Auburn University. The findings of this report are based upon data supplied by 37 interns and 37 agribusinessmen who participated in the technical internship program from June, 1971 through…

Article describes the learning experiences of federal interns who gain awareness of the Federal system by exposure to governmental operations. (RK)