Celebrating Interns for National Intern Appreciation Day
They are the ones that take on the mundane tasks, soak up information like sponges, and are the future
leaders of our world: interns. Internships set students up for success and can be a useful tool in creating a
dynamic workplace. This past year has pushed our youth to their limits, and while the economy is growing
back, internships have been few and far between. Remote work and limited in - person interaction have
suppressed the effectiveness of internship programs, but colleges around the country are still trying to arm
students with every opportunity.
An example of how universities are trying to assist students is the University of Virginia ’ s Hoos Internship
Accelerated Program. The University of Virginia, through partnerships with organizations like the Orange
County Communications Department, are giving students paid internships and the opportunity to pursue job
experience in their preferred field. In 2019, about 500,000 Americans were working as unpaid interns in the
United States. Although any internship would be coveted by students, unpaid internships can be a financial
hardship. The University of Virginia ’ s partnership with the Orange County Communications Department has
given one intern the opportunity to be awarded through a stipend and practical knowledge for a future
career in government.
UVA Student Joins Orange County ’ s Communications Department
Ellen Coyne, a senior/ “ fourth year ” at the University of Virginia, joins the Orange County Communications Department as the Summer 2021 intern. Coyne is from Winchester, Virginia and has been studying at the University of Virginia since 2018. As a Government major and a passionate public relations student, Coyne is excited to be joining a local government in their communications department. The University of Virginia ’ s career center has partnered with Orange County in the “ Hoos Accelerated Internship ” program to give students real - world working experiences.
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