Internships 101

"The internship opened my eyes to the wide array of career possibilities I had never before considered or even knew existed."

Laura Kanter BEC Student Intern

Internships 101

Congratulations on taking this important step in your education and your future! You are on the fast track to success in your studies, your career and your life when you embark on an internship. Read on to learn more about internships!

What are Internships?

An internship is an in-depth, hands-on experience for high school and college students, including graduate level students, with an emphasis on personalized learning. As an intern, you will get the chance to work alongside professionals in the workplace, getting a taste for what it means to work within your field of interest and see what kind of career path you can follow.

What Types of Internships are Available?

The Business Education Compact offers only paid internship experiences.

Hourly Wage Rate

determined by each business for each internship experience
dependent on skills and education levels required for the internship
minimum hourly pay rate is $7.95/hour (Oregon minimum wage)
college interns are paid a higher wage rate based on increased education

Length of Internships

varies according to the business need
internships may span 3 to 18 months

Working Hours

dependent on business need and student school schedule
summer internships are typically full-time - 40 hours per week
school year internships are part-time - between 10 and 30 hours per week

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Internships 101

What are Internships?

What Types of Internships are Available?

Hourly Wage Rate

Length of Internships

Working Hours