July 25: National Intern Day – #nationalinternday if you know a intern reach out to them today and let them know you appreciate them and thank them for the work they do. If your looking for a new job check out how to become a intern. If your #Homeschooling like I did Charlie have your students study what a intern does and see if you can find a intern to shadow.
America celebrates National Intern Day on the last Thursday in July. This year, National Intern Day takes place on July 25th. Interns have always been an integral part of the American workforce. Interns are often trusted with responsibilities such as filing important documents, making calls, or assisting someone who’s been in the field for a long time. Essentially learning the ropes of the business.
An intern is typically someone who’s still in college or has recently graduated. Although it’s not entirely uncommon to see school children taking up internships either, as long as the minimum working age is observed. Along with a source of income, an internship is a great way to learn more about the industry that one might be interested in. A good internship may also be a great stepping stone to a fulfilling career.
National Intern Day is a holiday created by WayUp. National Intern Day is dedicated to recognizing, acknowledging the efforts of, and celebrating the future leaders of the world. WayUp held its first National Intern Day celebrations in 2017 to bring into the limelight the challenges and inequalities that entry-level candidates and interns regularly face in the workforce.
WayUp also aims to create awareness of how internships are absolutely essential for acquiring valuable experience and exposure. People often tend to dismiss internships as ornamentation on resumes but internships are a real opportunity to create a difference in the workforce for years to come. While the pressure is always on young people to find suitable internships, there needs to be a change in how interns are treated when they are finally hired.
Research and millions of data points show that the biggest change that an employer can make is to start paying interns, and a sustainable amount at that. Paid internships don’t just make the workplace more equal but encourage interns to perform their roles to the best of their potential. Paid opportunities also allow those from weaker financial backgrounds and minorities to explore more diverse career options.
National Intern Day was started to help companies see how investing in a diverse internship program can be an investment in the future of their company. Since 2017, WayUp has helped thousands of employers across the Country celebrate their interns and recognize their contribution to the growth of the company.
On July 25th, WayUp’s coveted 100 Top Internship Programs List showcases the employers who have gone above and beyond for their interns. Today’s interns are tomorrow’s leaders and how the company treats them makes a direct impact on the American workforce. Make sure you support internships not only today but everyday.
National Intern Day Activities
- Ask your workplace to hire interns and advertise for paid internship positions. Interns can be men or women and make it a equal opportunity for anyone involved.
- If you already have interns then you should take the time to thank them for there contribution to your business. Give them a small gift or take them out to lunch or cater lunch for the office.
- If you know someone who’s looking for internship opportunity then you should help them in their search. Help them with there resume and interview.
Facts About Colleges
- College is expensive and Americans pay $30,000 to $60,000 per year for their college program.
- Did you know more females go to college that males which is 775,000 male students and 1,575,000 women students enroll in college every year.
- In 2018, the average graduate left college with $77,172 in debt,
- Only 0.4% of undergraduates attend an Ivy League College.
- In 1804, tuition at Brown University cost only $5.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
