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Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating tough decisions and disparities for many. Washington P...

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Other Authors: Yang, John (Journalist) (Interviewer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : NewsHour Productions LLC, 2023.
Subjects:
National Association of Colleges and Employers > Research.
Internship programs > Economic aspects > United States.
Unpaid labor > United States.
Interns > United States > Economic conditions.
Stages > Aspect économique > États-Unis.
Travail non rémunéré > États-Unis.
Television news programs.
Téléjournaux.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:Internships can give a leg up to students starting their careers. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than half of internships lead to full-time jobs. But 47 percent of U.S. interns were unpaid in 2022, creating tough decisions and disparities for many. Washington Post reporter Kelsey Ables joins John Yang to discuss her reporting on this issue.
Physical Description:1 online resource (7 minutes)
Playing Time:00:06:09