Benefits for Employers

Benefits to organizations hosting an academic internship are numerous and include:

• New ideas and fresh perspectives on old problems,
• Cost effective way to expand your organization’s capabilities with motivated, skilled professionals,
• Ability to contribute to economic development through the creation of a trained workforce,
• A valuable link to the resources of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown,
• Ability to develop and implement special projects that would not be possible with current staffing levels,
• Opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with someone preparing to enter your field.