Internship programs and their influence on career development: A study of college students
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JSRD.5.S2.209-214Keywords:
Internship, Employability, Task clarityAbstract
To narrow the gap between academia and industry, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduced significant educational reforms in India. As part of this initiative, an internship was made mandatory for all UG and PG students as a requirement for obtaining their degree. It helps to fill the gap between theoretical learning in the classroom and practical application in the workplace. The results showed that the internship has a positive impact on employability skills and career development. The study emphasizes that while internships are highly beneficial, their success largely depends on proper structuring, supervision, and alignment with academic goals. It recommends that institutions and organizations collaborate more effectively to design meaningful internship experiences that maximize learning outcomes and better prepare students for future employment. This paper tries to evaluate the effectiveness of internship programs and explore the strategies to enhance their impact and relevance. The institution and affiliated organizations may benefit from the results of the study.
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