EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING - BENEFITS

Experiential Learning provides an array of benefits to all involved parties.

For interns:

• Sample a career field
• Hone skills and apply theories
• Broaden career horizons
• Network in the field
• Acquire college credits
• Gain professional work experience
• Increase self-confidence
• Enhance resume
• Prepare for graduate school
• Possibly get a job offer!

For employers:

• Experiment with new positions without long term commitment
• Gain fresh, new insights from interns
• Recruit, train, and evaluate potential employees
• Influence and strengthen ties with the college
• Free professional staff from routine duties to pursue creative work
• Derive satisfaction from sharing expertise

For faculty:

• Keep abreast of changing needs in industry
• Interact with professionals in the field
• Become familiar with employers
• Evaluate classroom instruction in relation to students’ preparation for employment
• Explore new possibilities for working relationships