NATIONAL INTERN DAY
Fast Facts
- CELEBRATION
- To recognize all the college graduates testing the professional waters across the country
- CELEBRATED
- Celebrated each year on the last Thursday in July
- CREATOR
- Created by WayUP in 2017
- VIBE
- Professional, recognition, empowerment
NATIONAL INTERN DAY
National Intern Day on the last Thursday in July recognizes all the college graduates testing the professional waters across the country. Today, we encourage companies to recognize hard-working interns everywhere.
#NationalInternDay
With a resume or diploma in hand, students and graduates pour into internships around the nation. Internships offer future business leaders the experience they need and provide hands-on experience to potential new recruits to the business world. From engineering to science, research, and nonprofits, interns are essential to business relationships.
One way National Intern Day allows interns to shine and show off their hard-earned skills is through implementing much-needed upgrades. Many business areas utilize interns to maximize their business needs. In fact, interns present a new opportunity to share the latest business knowledge and techniques with an organization, providing a fresh perspective.
6 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL INTERN DAY
Reward your interns with a celebration on the last Thursday in July. This summer, employers can host a celebration in a variety of ways.
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Honor past and present interns by showing appreciation for the importance of their job and why it matters.
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Develop new strategies for internships and implement those strategies into your work environment to promote a positive intern experience at your company.
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Highlight successful intern-generated ideas and explain why they were successful.
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Share inspirational success stories about interns on your team.
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Take the day to explore the options for adding one or foster a mentor program.
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Share your experience as an intern. Celebrate the positive impact of interns using #NationalInternDay to share on social media.
NATIONAL INTERN DAY HISTORY
WayUP founded National Intern Day in 2017 to encourage companies to celebrate, empower, and recognize interns. Visit their website for tools and resources to help make the best of your celebration.