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"Through my internship I gained many valuable experiences, but most valuable was the ability to experience the work environment in the field I plan to work in."
Kris Krevanko BEC Student InternThere are many benefits to being involved in an internship. It is truly one of the best things you can do to help answer the question of what you want to be when you grow up.
Once you are involved in a personalized, hands-on experience in a career field that you are interested in, you'll begin to see how what you are learning in school relates to being successful in the workplace. Seeing this connection makes being motivated to excel in the classroom much easier!
Internships provide you with the opportunity to utilize your skills, talents and abilities in new and interesting ways. You'll develop new skills specific to the career field you are interested in and "soft skills" such as teamwork, communication and problem solving
Employers want to see that you've got some experience under your belt when applying for jobs. Internships provide the opportunity to pack your resume with relevant experience that will help you get the job you want in the future.
Not only will you have the opportunity to develop a world-class resume with your experience, you'll get paid for doing it! The Business Education Compact works with large and small businesses from a variety of sectors including sales and marketing, high-tech, financial and utilities. The work is interesting and the pay is an added bonus!