Key Facts
To hire a SIP student the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
- The internship tasks should align with a student's academic pursuit
- Positions should start in the beginning of January, May or September
- Full time work (30 - 40 hours/week)
- The length should be 4, 8, 12 or 16 months (it is possible to extend the duration as long as the 16 months are not exceeded)
- Pay a wage at a rate comparable to industry norms (at least minimum wage)
- Assign a supervisor to the student to provide regular, constructive feedback to help interns grow professionally. The Supervisor should be:
- A full time staff member, on site
- Knowledgeable and experienced in the student's field of study
- Able to speak to the tasks the student will be assigned to
- Meet with an internship coordinator at a midpoint site visit
- Provide a midpoint and final evaluation of the intern