Corporate trainers (n=211) rated 20 training methods. Live cases and internships rated highest in terms of knowledge acquisition, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Methods with less teacher-student interaction received low ratings. (SK)

Respondents (n=158) from 23 institutional members of the Cooperative Education and Internship Association evaluated cooperative education/internship students' competence and supervision issues; 56% felt they were more difficult to supervise than regular employees but perceive their work-related skills to be the same or better; 63% were interested…

Develops a framework of work-related social skills that should be a focus of skills training for cooperative education students: sensitivity, knowledge, intangibility, learning, listening, and socialization. Explains how to apply, monitor, and evaluate the skills framework in internship programs. (Contains 39 references.) (SK)

An undergraduate gerontology internship allows scaffolding between a service-learning activity and a graduate school internship. A humanistic approach to teaching about aging provides opportunities to develop critical thinking and deep understanding. (Contains 49 references.) (SK)

This article addresses the legal issues surrounding internships. From equal employment opportunity laws to noncompete agreements, this column offers an interpretation of state and federal statutes that are applicable to experiential education programs. (GCP)

A growing number of administrator preparation programs are including a formal mentor-intern requirement in their training activities. This article describes an Indiana University program that introduces mentors and interns to shadowing (gathering observational data) and reflective interviewing practices. Includes four references. (MLH)

The gerontology certificate program at the University of Massachusetts-Boston uses an action research model in two formats: (1) older adult students learn social research methods and conduct studies among their peers; and (2) certified graduates serve as interns, conducting research on older adult issues and needs. (SK)

A teacher of "basics" for 14 and 15 year olds who have failed eighth grade questions the validity and relevance of this teaching approach. She stresses the importance of apprenticeships and internship programs to help students apply knowledge that is infrequently used and soon forgotten. (MLH)

This account of one student's experience of an internship recommends (1) arranging internships soon after coursework; (2) matching intern expertise with adult learning needs; (3) identifying role models who have strengths the intern wants to develop; and (4) taking time to reflect on the internship process with an expert who can share insights.…

Presents a master syllabus describing a communication course designed to (1) maintain a hands-on internship experience for students; (2) provide a method for integrating theoretical principles into "real-world" settings; and (3) offer an avenue for faculty supervisors to receive credit for time spent teaching and administering…

Discusses corporate internship programs as a means for corporations and college students to get acquainted prior to the hiring process. Provides information on INROADS, which places minority youth in business and industry. Lists 19 corporate internship programs, including number of interns, participating departments, and how to apply. (SV)

Discusses the important features of a successful public relations internship program. Considers the academic preparation, the academic structure, and the administrative procedures necessary for deploying a successful internship program. (HB)

In effective principal preparation programs, interns are encouraged to observe a wide range of well-administered schools through exposure to varied styles. Mentors are carefully selected, highly competent professionals willing to accept the role of teacher, confidant, and role model. Mentors should volunteer; they should never be assigned.…

Describes five types of internships for aviation education: job shadowing, departmental rotation, single department based, academic, and specific task. Gives examples in two settings: airports and fixed-base operators. (SK)

Offers hints and strategies for educators charged with organizing internships for students: know the program's selling points, discuss objectives and needs with employers, build relationships, and provide ongoing monitoring and assessment. (JOW)