No doubt about it: interns bring all kinds of value to employers.
Take NASA intern Wolf Cukier. Five years ago, on day three of his internship, he literally discovered a planet—one that generations of NASA’s finest had somehow overlooked.
Admittedly, not all interns make such remarkable contributions. But they do indeed contribute. And the more strategically you plan your internship program, the better its ROI will be.
As you prepare for the 2025 internship season, here’s some things to keep in mind.