The Internship Dilemma

(Click on comic to enlarge) New Yorker Cartoon, July 2, 2012
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New Yorker Cartoon, July 2, 2012
While internships give new professionals valuable experience, Federal laws prohibit interns from doing tasks that a company would otherwise pay an employee.   In California, interns are required to earn college credit in place of being paid.  Since college students seek internships to be competitive for decreasing numbers of jobs, given the current economic circumstances, a Catch-22 can be created. For more information, see the New York Times.

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Jill Yoshikawa, EdM, Harvard ’99, a seasoned, 25 year educator and consultant, is meticulous in helping clients navigate all aspects of the educational experience, no matter the level of complexity. She combines educational theory with experience to advise families, schools and educators. A UCSD and Harvard graduate, as well as a former high school teacher, Jill works tirelessly to help her clients succeed.
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